Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Urbana, IL seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, modify care plans as needed, and serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, following treatment plans, delivering therapies such as gait/balance training and aquatic therapy, and documenting care activities in line with policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance and PTA licensure.
• Board eligibility and Basic Life Support certification.
• Continuing education focused on acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Following and adjusting established treatment plans based on patient response.
• Providing therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy.
• Documenting all care activities in accordance with policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Coordination with PTs and providers

Documentation and therapy techniques

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

PTA licensure

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

The role involves evaluating and treating patients of all ages, modifying care plans as needed, and serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

Key responsibilities include

• educating patients, families, and healthcare providers
• following and adjusting established treatment plans based on patient response
• providing therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy
• and documenting all care activities in accordance with policies

Qualifications

include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance, licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must be board eligible and complete required continuing education, especially for acute stroke care.

Skills

required are effective communication, ability to coordinate with physical therapists and providers, and proficiency in documentation and therapy techniques.

Additional benefits

include sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position emphasizes professional development, quality patient care, and teamwork in a supportive environment.