Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Carle Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of a physical therapist. This role includes educating patients and families, implementing the plan of care, and documenting progress in the EMR.

Expect hands-on therapy such as exercise, gait training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy, with collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required (Physical Therapy Assistant track).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in IL or eligible for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families using clear teaching methods.
• Adheres to the plan of care; adjusts treatment per patient response and documented communication.
• Completes daily therapy documentation and electronic medical records entries.
• Provides modalities such as therapeutic exercise, gait/balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy as prescribed.
• Coordinates with supervising PT and communicates patient progress to the referring clinician.

Education

Associate's Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!!

• $1,500 for new grads
• $2,500 for candidates with 1+ years of experience
• Relocation assistance available if moving 50+ miles.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.

Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67). (23)

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Follows treatment plan of care established by PT

Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound

Administers electrical stimulation treatment

Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy)

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions

Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $40.84per hour - $70.24per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.