PTA: Hands-On Rehab & Patient Education

Carle Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement the plan of care under the supervision of the PT, serving patients of all ages. The role acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students within the Carle Health system.

The position emphasizes educating patients and families, documenting care, and coordinating with PTs to adjust treatments based on patient response and evidence. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care within Carle Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist’s plan of care and documents communications as needed.
• Produces documentation in accordance with clinical policies.
• Completes annual education to comply with program requirements.

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 treatment based on patient response and evidence 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 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

Skills

Patient education

Interprofessional communication

Documentation practices

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement the plan of care under the supervision of the PT, serving patients of all ages. The role acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students within the Carle Health system.

The position emphasizes educating patients and families, documenting care, and coordinating with PTs to adjust treatments based on patient response and evidence. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care within Carle Health facilities.