Physical Therapy Assistant

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to administer various physical therapy programs under the guidance of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The role involves providing treatments, maintaining patient care records, and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree in physical therapy, a current PTA License, and CPR certification. This position emphasizes patient care and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.
• Current PTA License in State of practice.
• Certification in CPR according to hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy programs under guidelines of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provides physical therapy treatments under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with safety standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Knowledge of physical therapy equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Location

Coldwater, MI

Shift

Days

Job Summary

Administers various physical therapy programs under guidelines established by a Licensed Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients, to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptations and productivity.

Duties

• Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patient’s response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation, for evaluation
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records under supervision of therapist
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards
• Demonstrates professional work behavior, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age-related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Maintains productivity as established by the department
• May assist in the supervision of students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers
• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing performance improvement plans
• Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution

Skills: Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.

Years of Experience: N/A

License: Current PTA License in State of practice

Certification: CPR according to hospital policy

Physical Requirements

The majority of time is spent standing, bending, and providing patient care treatments. Must possess the physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment in a physical therapy department.

OSHA Exposure Classification

Personal Protective Equipment: As required

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace