Therapy - PTA

Cynet Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for an outpatient setting in a 372-bed acute care hospital. Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift 07:00–17:30, 8 hours per shift. Must have active state PTA license, BLS, and at least one year of experience in neurology and orthopedics, with outpatient clinic experience preferred.

Time-off restrictions should not exceed five days. Responsibilities include assessments (AROM/AAROM/PROM), gait training, discharge planning, and

Qualifications

• Active state PTA license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in neurology and orthopedics.
• Outpatient clinic work setting experience preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform adaptive devices assessments and limitations screening.
• Conduct gait training and use therapeutic exercises.Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Documentation of evaluations, goals, care plans, and re-assessments.
• Manage time and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Outpatient clinic experience

Orthopedics experience

Neurology experience

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Active state PTA license

Job description

Therapy - PTA

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: PTA Outpatient

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (07:00 - 17:30)

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience required

License: Active state PTA license required

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Client and Orthopedics experience preferred; Outpatient Clinic work setting experience required

Description:Position: Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for outpatient setting.

Shift: 5x8 Days or open to 4x10s.

First-timers are not accepted.

No weekend requirements.

No on-call requirements.

No floating to meet facility needs.

Schedule is Monday to Friday.

Local candidates are accepted.

Pending license applications are not accepted; an active state license is required to apply.

Time-off restrictions ideally should not exceed five days.

Specialty/Patient Population Skills/Experience:

Experience with neurology and orthopedics is required.

Work setting experience in an outpatient clinic is necessary.

Required assessment skills/experience include adaptive devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, identifying environmental barriers, pain assessment, sensory response, skin integrity, strength testing, and monitoring vital signs.

Required documentation skills/experience include discharge, evaluations, long and short-term goals, care plans, reassessments, and time management.

Orthopedic case skills/experience required include ankle sprains, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, elbow injuries/tendinopathy, extremity mobilization, frozen shoulder, gait training, hip fractures/injuries, knee injuries/tendinopathy, low back pain, myofascial release, postoperative conditions, spinal conditions, and taping.

Neurologic case skills/experience include post-stroke rehabilitation.

Professional skills and knowledge required include home exercise programs, lifting and transfers, patient education, appointment scheduling, and recognizing signs of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.

Billing skills/experience required include commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, and workers' compensation.

Age-specific competencies required include knowledge of middle adults and older adults.

Experience with EHR systems is required; WebPT EHR knowledge preferred.

This position is in an acute care hospital facility with 372 staffed beds.

Interdisciplinary support will be provided, and the focus will be on treating patients with diagnoses including stroke, postoperative joint conditions, fractures, osteoarthritis, and pain.

Candidates must meet all clinical compliance requirements prior to start.

Therapists must also be committed to completing assigned modules and training within specified timelines.