Physical Therapy Assistant- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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

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Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to implement plans of care and provide clinical support across patient ages. The role serves as a resource for staff and students and requires collaboration with the treating therapist.

The PTA must hold an Illinois license and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Daily documentation and participation in program requirements are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers.
• Follows the therapist's plan of care and communicates with the evaluating therapist before adjustments.
• Produces documentation per Clinical Documentation Policy.
• Completes annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Implements treatment interventions including exercises, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, aquatic therapy and daily EMR documentation.

Skills

Patient education

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.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) American Heart Association (AHA).

Education: Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required).

Work Experience:

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). (23)
• 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 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

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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].

Compensation and Benefits

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