Sign-On PTA: Hands-on Rehabilitation Leader

Carle Health; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to implement a patient-centered plan of care under supervision, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation aligns with policy.

The PTA will adjust treatments based on patient response and communicate changes with the evaluating therapist. This role supports a comprehensive rehabilitation program across acute stroke care and total joint pathways.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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). (23)
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Implements intervention plants according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist, utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.
• Modified approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
• Utilized standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
• Communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist when there are any changes in patient status, change in functional performance, or requested change to the treatment plan.
• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to implement a patient-centered plan of care under supervision, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation aligns with policy.

The PTA will adjust treatments based on patient response and communicate changes with the evaluating therapist. This role supports a comprehensive rehabilitation program across acute stroke care and total joint pathways.