Outpatient PT Assistant - Rehab & Neuro Focus

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for the PM&R outpatient section.

The incumbent spends at least 75% of the day delivering direct patient care under supervision, assisting with complex treatment plans and applying PT techniques. You will work with adults with neurological conditions, amputations and post-surgical needs, performing therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, neuromuscular re-education

Qualifications

• Assists with planning and implementing complex treatment programs.
• Provided interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training and neuromuscular re-education.
• Works under supervision with room for independent plan of care modifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in patient care.
• Support outpatient PM&R services at Hines VA Hospital.
• Maintain clinic safety and equipment; assist with chart audits as needed.
• Attend continuing education and departmental meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Gait training

Neurological rehab

Team collaboration

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for the PM&R outpatient section.

The incumbent spends at least 75% of the day delivering direct patient care under supervision, assisting with complex treatment plans and applying PT techniques. You will work with adults with neurological conditions, amputations and post-surgical needs, performing therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, neuromuscular re-education