Physical Therapist Assistant | As Needed | 8am - 4pm

Bethesda-Health-Group; Royal Heights (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (As Needed) to support the Physical Therapy team at Memorial Care Center. The role involves assisting the PT with goal-directed activities to improve patient function and coordinating programs for maximal recovery.

You will document progress, communicate with the health care team, and contribute to discharge planning. Ideal candidates hold an accredited PTA degree, state licensure, CPR certification, and have an interest in

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current State License.
• CPR certification or willing to obtain within six months.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.
• New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering goal-directed activities to improve function.
• Coordinate programs to restore patients to maximum functioning.
• Document progress and communicate with care team to ensure smooth discharge.
• Supervise aides and contribute to staff orientation when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree from an accredited PTA program

Current State License

CPR certification or willing to obtain within six months

Geriatrics experience preferred

New graduates considered

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant | As Needed | 8am - 4pm

Memorial Care Center

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Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the delivery of goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in coordinating programs designed for restore patient to maximum level of functioning. The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out treatment programs to achieve optional patient outcomes. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation and is able to formulate priorities for patient treatment. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modifies interventions as needed to achieve the desired outcome. Consults with PT for exchange of information, ideas and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Provides caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs for discharge. Provides this education in a manner that allows the caretaker to effectively learn skills needed to care for the patient after discharge. Anticipates patient’s equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner. Communicates discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home. Assistant will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately where applicable. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assist with orientation of new department staff, students or nursing home employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team goals. Demonstrates as awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
• Current State License
• CPR certified or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred
• Qualified new graduates will be considered
• Must have ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty
• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Pay range: $24.74 - $40.07 per hour

Category: Physical Therapy

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