PRN - Physical Therapy Assistant

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District in McLeansboro, IL is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehabilitation Team. The PTA will deliver evidence-based therapies, document patient progress, and support plan-of-care delivery.

Responsibilities include gait training, assistance with ambulation and ADLs, care of orthotics and prosthetics, and collaboration with therapists, while upholding patient privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• CPR certification and knowledge of physical therapy practice acts are required.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient treatments utilizing modalities per the plan of care.
• Document patient progress for review by the rehabilitation team.
• Instruct patients in gait techniques, use of assistive devices, and ADLs.

Skills

CPR Certified

Communication Skills

PT Policy & Procedures

Practice Act Knowledge

Education

Associate of Applied Science in PTA

Graduate of Accredited PTA Program

Job description

Description

At Hamilton Memorial Hospital District, our mission is to enhance the delivery of healthcare in our community and surrounding areas by providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services. We are currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated Rehabilitation Team.

Pay Scale: $35.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Provides patient treatments utilizing modalities of exercise, heat, cold, massage, mobilization, hydrotherapy, light therapy, electricity and patient education as established in the plan of care.
• Document the patient progress for review by other rehabilitation team members.
• Instructs patients in proper gait techniques, exercises and use of assistive devices and ADLs.
• Responsible for the personal care of the patient, environment and privacy throughout the treatment.
• Responsible for proper care of orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices.
• Completes billing procedures when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining the Rehab Department and keeping the equipment clean/orderly.
• Participates in hospital in servicing as assigned by the Rehab Director.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant school.
• Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Current CPR certification Knowledge of general Physical Therapy practice act.
• Capable of communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy policy and procedures.

Pool, Hours Per Pay Period

Department: Rehabilitation/PT, OT, & ST

Position Posted On: 09/21/2022