Physical Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Education Lead

Carle Health; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health in Danville, IL is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients across orthopedic, neuro, developmental, vestibular, and functional needs. You will implement the plan of care under a PT, educate patients and families, and contribute to a collaborative care team.

This role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles. Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and Illinois PTA license, with BLS

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (IDFPR) in Illinois.
• 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 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).
• 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 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.

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Carle Health in Danville, IL is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients across orthopedic, neuro, developmental, vestibular, and functional needs. You will implement the plan of care under a PT, educate patients and families, and contribute to a collaborative care team.

This role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles. Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and Illinois PTA license, with BLS