Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Therapy

Health, Inc; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to implement patient care plans under a physical therapist supervision. The role involves treating individuals of all ages, educating patients and families, and adjusting treatments based on responses.

You will serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, while ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Continuing education related to acute stroke care and joint replacement standards.
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute treatment plans using functional activities, considering patients' emotional and functional needs.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to reflect functional performance accurately.
• Complete documentation per organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team, providing education and training as necessary.
• Communicate patient status, performance, and treatment adjustments with supervising therapists and the medical team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves implementing patient care plans as provided by a physical therapist, treating individuals of all ages. The role includes serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, educating patients, families, and healthcare providers, and adjusting treatments based on patient responses.

Role Overview

This position involves implementing patient care plans as provided by a physical therapist, treating individuals of all ages. The role includes serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, educating patients, families, and healthcare providers, and adjusting treatments based on patient responses.

Responsibilities

• Execute treatment plans using functional activities, considering patients' emotional and functional needs.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to reflect functional performance accurately.
• Complete documentation per organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team, providing education and training as necessary.
• Communicate patient status, performance, and treatment adjustments with supervising therapists and the medical team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Completion of continuing education related to acute stroke care and joint replacement standards.
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical collaboration skills.