Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Therapy

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will implement care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This inclusive and supportive environment fosters growth and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient-centered care, this organization offers a fulfilling career path with numerous opportunities for advancement. Embrace the chance to thrive in a role where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families using effective teaching methods.
• Implements treatment plans and modifies approaches as needed.
• Documents patient performance and communicates with the medical team.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Functional Treatment Planning

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Implements plan of care as provided by the physical therapist, treating patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities

1. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
2. Follows the therapist's plan of care.
3. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.
4. Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
5. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
6. Implements intervention plans according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist, utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.
7. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
8. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
9. Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
10. Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
11. Communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist when there are any changes in patient status, change in functional performance, or requested change to the treatment plan.
12. Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

Qualifications

License/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education: Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Other Knowledge/Skills:

Carle Health Company Overview

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $22.4 per hour - $37.41 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.