Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Danville

Carle-Health; Wyton (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat a wide range of rehabilitative needs, under the guidance of a physical therapist. You will implement plans of care and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students within a team-focused inpatient/outpatient setting.

The role involves educating patients and families, documenting in the EMR, and collaborating with physicians on progress; opportunities for ongoing CE and program compliance are included.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois
• Board eligibility after program completion

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant teaching methods.
• Follow the therapist's plan of care and adjust treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Produce documentation per Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
• Complete annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements if applicable.
• Follow treatment plan of care established by PT and provide therapeutic exercise, gait/balance training, ultrasound.
• Administer electrical stimulation and aquatic therapy; document daily in EMR and coordinate with PT on interventions.
• Communicate patient progress and recommendations to referring provider

Education

Associate's Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (IDFPR)

Board Eligible to complete board exam

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.