Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA - Outpatient Therapy Fields

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!
$2,500 for greater than 1 year of experience
$1,500 for less than 1 year of experience
Relocation Bonus Available!!!
$2,500 Relocation Bonus (over 50 miles)
(External Candidates Only)

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

License/Certifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

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

Other Knowledge/Skills:

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 (CTSCP
  67).
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
• Follows treatment plan of care established by PT. Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and 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

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare businesses. We hold Magnet designations at several hospitals, the highest honor for nursing care. Our system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities across central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers.

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Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is $22.4 per hour - $37.41 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, location, licenses, shifts, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more lehealth.org/benefits.