Physical Therapist Assistant

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time role in the Physical Therapy department. The PTA works under a supervising physical therapist to provide delegated interventions and ensure patient safety and progress toward goals.

A PTA certificate and an associate degree are required, with BLS/CPR to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and maintaining competency

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree and PTA certificate.
• BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to ethics and carries out treatments as directed by supervising PT.
• Prescribes/executes varied treatment approaches using available modalities and equipment.
• Maintains patient progress notes and documentation per procedures.
• Maintains competency and pursues continuing education.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate

BLS/CPR within 90 days

Job description

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient's plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient's desired outcomes and goals. PTA's demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Department: Physical Therapy

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift: 1st

Required: Associate's Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate, BLs or CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $23.87

Responsibilities

Adheres to the APTA code of ethics., Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by supervising physical therapist. Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and/ or modalities., Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress., Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy., Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals., Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act., If License Pending - must pass PTA Exam after 3rd attempt., Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements., Maintains and consistently demonstrates competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information, in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice., Provides individualized patient and caregiver education

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$23.87 - $37.00

Pay based on experience