Part-Time PTA: Rural Rehab Impact & Patient Care

Horizon Health; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b)

Health Savings Account

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist with patient treatment and documentation. The PTA will follow the treatment plan, help progress rehabilitation, and educate patients and families.

Requirements include graduation from an approved PTA program and current PTA license; BLS is preferred. The role supports a rural healthcare setting with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current PTA license.
• BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows established treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist for each patient.
• Suggest ideas for progression through rehabilitative process.
• Communicates with PT regarding patient needs and patient progress.
• Identifies and communicates unusual or abnormal assessments to PT/Director as needed.
• Provides quality care in compliance with the APTA Code of Ethics and departmental guidelines.
• Utilizes opportunities during the delivery of treatment to teach and educate patient and family members.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of patients of all ages as well as the mentally and physically challenged.
• Able to organize the priority of patient need and perform tasks within allotted time.
• Treated customers with respect, courtesy, and patience; explains procedures and treatments and follows up on complaints.
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
• Observes confidentiality by not discussing patient issues except on a need-to-know basis.

Skills

PTA knowledge

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Horizon Health in Paris, IL is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist with patient treatment and documentation. The PTA will follow the treatment plan, help progress rehabilitation, and educate patients and families.

Requirements include graduation from an approved PTA program and current PTA license; BLS is preferred. The role supports a rural healthcare setting with a comprehensive benefits package.