Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health (PRN)

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation invites applications for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). The PTA assists the licensed physical therapist in administering home-based treatment to patients with injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or musculoskeletal disorders, aiming to restore function and prevent disability.

You will assist with therapeutic exercises, help patients learn activities of daily living, monitor responses to treatment, and collaborate with the physical therapy team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Wisconsin and/or Illinois; CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises, balance and proprioceptive training, and various modalities.
• Instructs patients to improve functional activities such as walking, transfers, ambulation and daily living tasks.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists the licensed physical therapist in administering physical therapy treatment in the home setting for patients suffering from injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function and prevent disability.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, balance and proprioceptive training, therapeutic massage, mobilization of tissue and joints, traction, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Completes thorough and timely electronic documentation.
• Assists with orientation and training of new partners as needed.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Certification and Licensure

• License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Wisconsin and/or Illinois as required.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

$25.10 - $42.40

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Click for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.