Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Therapy North Annex

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Urbana, IL to implement the plan of care under a Physical Therapist. The role involves patient education, treatment delivery, documentation, and collaboration with the PT team.

A sign-on bonus is offered for new grads and for candidates with 1+ years of experience, plus relocation aid if moving 50+ miles. The position requires an Associate's Degree and IL PTA licensure with BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed PTA in IL; BLS within 30 days.
• Board eligibility/requirements: Board Eligible; complete board exam next available date; CEU compliance for acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Follows therapist's plan of care and documents communications in daily notes.
• Completes annual education per CTSCP67 and DNV Hip/Knee program requirements if applicable.
• Executes treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait/balance training, ultrasound; administers electrical stimulation.
• Provides aquatic therapy and documents daily in EMR; coordinates with PT on interventions.
• Communicates progress and recommendations to referring providers.

Education

Associate's Degree

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.

****This role qualifies for a sign‑on bonus!!!!

• $1,500 for new grads
• $2,500 for candidates with 1+ years of experience
• Relocation assistance available if moving 50+ miles.

Qualifications

Education Level: Associate's Degree

Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant

Licenses/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)

Board Eligibility/Requirement: 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).
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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].