Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Danville

Carle Health; Wyton (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and functional conditions. The PTA will implement the plan of care, educate patients and families, and document all activities in the EMR.

The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for moves over 50 miles. Illinois-licensed PTA required, with BLS and board eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois (IDFPR) required.
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA) required.
• Board eligible and must complete board exam on next available date; CEUs for stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, family, and caregivers using effective teaching methods.
• Follow the therapist's plan of care and adjust treatment based on patient response after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Document daily in the EMR per policy.
• Complete annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement program, if applicable.
• Follow the established plan of care and provide treatments including therapeutic exercise and gait/balance training.
• Administer electrical stimulation and aquatic therapy as appropriate.
• Coordinate with PT on patient treatment and communicate progress to referring providers.

Education

Associate's Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Illinois IDFPR

Board Eligible / Required to complete board exam

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of rehabilitative needs, including orthopedic, neurological, developmental, vestibular, and functional conditions resulting from injury, illness, disease, or age-related changes.

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.

****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles!!!!!

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist's plan of care. 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.
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67). (23)
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Follows treatment plan of care established by PT
• Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound
• Administers electrical stimulation treatment
• Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy)
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
• Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $23.79per hour - $39.73per 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.