Licensed PTA: Rehab Specialist - Aquatic Therapy & Gait

Carle-Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement plan of care under supervision. You will support patient care across ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities include education, documentation, and collaboration with the PT and other clinicians. The role offers a structured clinical environment with a focus on quality patient outcomes and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensed by IDFPR in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Documents communication in the daily note and adheres to the Clinical Documentation Policy.
• Performs therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy as prescribed.

Skills

Licensed PTA (IDFPR)

BLS certified

Education

Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Carle Health in Champaign, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement plan of care under supervision. You will support patient care across ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities include education, documentation, and collaboration with the PT and other clinicians. The role offers a structured clinical environment with a focus on quality patient outcomes and adherence to safety standards.