Physical Therapy Assistant- Inpatient

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare's Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist in implementing the physical therapy plan of care under the supervision of the physical therapist. This per diem position offers day shifts and onsite work.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Illinois PTA licensure, and BLS. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, measuring progress, accurate documentation, and supervising rehab

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements Plan of Care
• Measures and communicates progress towards goals
• Documentation is accurate, complete and timely
• Provides supervision to rehab techs and students

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

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Location: Herrin, IL Shift: Days Time Type: Per Diem Facility/Clinic Name: Herrin Hospital

Position Summary

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of physical therapy plan of care under the supervision of the physical therapist.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Licenses and Certification

• Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: N/A

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Implements Plan of Care
• Measures and communicates progress towards goals
• Documentation is accurate, complete and timely
• Provides supervision to rehab techs and students

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience: $26.62 To $41.26

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Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies.