Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Therapy

Provident Behavioral Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Champaign, IL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to implement patient care plans under the supervision of a physical therapist, acting as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring professional service delivery across ages.

You will educate patients and families, adjust therapy based on response, document per policies, and provide treatments like therapeutic exercises, gait/balance work, ultrasound, electrical stimulation,

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Board eligible with successful completion of the next exam.
• Completion of continuing education on acute stroke patient care.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective methods.
• Follows and adjusts the therapist’s treatment plan based on patient response, with proper communication and documentation.
• Produces documentation per clinical policies.
• Provides treatments including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy.
• Completes daily documentation and manages therapy EMR entries.
• Coordinates with PT and communicates progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers.

Skills

Licensed PTA in Illinois

BLS certification within 30 days

Board eligible

Stroke care CE

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

Job description

Role Overview

Implements patient care plans as directed by the physical therapist, treating individuals of all ages. Acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring professional service delivery.

Implements patient care plans as directed by the physical therapist, treating individuals of all ages. Acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring professional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois
• BLS certification within 30 days
• Board eligible with successful completion of the next exam
• Completion of continuing education on acute stroke patient care

Key Responsibilities

• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers using effective methods.
• Follows and adjusts the therapist’s treatment plan based on patient response, with proper communication and documentation.
• Produces documentation per clinical policies.
• Provides treatments including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy.
• Completes daily documentation and manages therapy EMR entries.
• Coordinates with PT and communicates progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers.