Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care

OSF HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role involves assisting with treatment plans, effective communication with patients and team members, and maintaining accurate documentation. OSF offers competitive pay and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a 401k match.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with $1 per $1 match

Paid Continuing Education Units

Generous Time-Off Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan.
• Communicate effectively with patients and treatment team members.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Ability

Patient Care

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

OSF offers an environment that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• Respective state license as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid Driver’s License & Insurance (Home Care only)

Other skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and families and accurately document care in EMR.
• Communicates effectively with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient’s condition to a physical therapist.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
• Experience in working with electronic medical records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience in hospital or Home Care setting

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.