Physical Therapist Assistant- licensed

Encore Village; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Village in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time role Sunday through Thursday. The PTA will support the Physical Therapist with patient care, documentation, and program implementation.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and IL state licensure, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include delivering rehab services and coordinating with the rehab team to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• IL State licensure required.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with therapy documentation (NetHealth).
• Must pass medical and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care and meetings under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Deliver rehab services per care plan; adhere to schedules and document services.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team to implement patient programs.
• Assist the Physical Therapist during tests and evaluations.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment techniques under supervision.
• Maintain timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Identify and report equipment needs or repairs.
• Implement patient treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide individualized physical therapy treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

CPR Certification

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

IL State Licensure

Tools

NetHealth

Job description

Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Full-Time Sunday through Thursday

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department, and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instruct patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) therapy program
• Current IL State Licensure
• CPR Certified
• Excellent, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with therapy documentation (NetHealth)
• Must pass a medical and physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements, and duties/responsibilities.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.