Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Full-time and part-time roles

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting care plans based on patient response and current evidence. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in Urbana, IL, with opportunities for sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance.

You will educate patients and families, implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and collaborate with physical therapists and referring providers to ensure

Qualifications

• Requires PTA licensure or eligibility and BLS certification (within 30 days)
• Board eligibility and completion of board exams
• Continuing education in acute stroke care preferred

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, families, caregivers and staff using effective teaching methods
• Follow and modify the therapist’s treatment plan
• Administer interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy
• Document treatments accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate with physical therapists and communicate progress to referring providers

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching abilities

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting care plans based on patient response and current evidence.

Responsibilities Include

• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and staff using effective teaching methods
• Following and modifying the therapist’s treatment plan
• Administering interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy
• Documenting treatments accurately in the electronic medical record
• Coordinating with physical therapists and communicating progress to referring providers

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
• Licensed as a PTA and Basic Life Support certification (must be obtained within 30 days)
• Board eligibility and successful completion of board examsContinuing education related to acute stroke care

Skills And Attributes

• Strong communication and teaching abilities
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare teams
• Commitment to documentation accuracy and patient care quality

Additional Details

• Opportunities for sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
• Competitive compensation range
• Full-time and part-time roles available

Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering professional growth within a supportive environment.