Physical Therapist Assistant

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At Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full‑service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients.

Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none!

Works under the administrative direction of the Supervisor of Physical Therapy. Provides physical therapy treatments to patients under the clinical supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Provides education to hospital personnel and the community on physical therapy issues. These duties are performed following Insight Chicago Hospital’s core values of providing a high quality of care, patient satisfaction, and compassion toward all patients, personnel, professional staff, volunteers, and guests.

• Assists supervising physical therapist in the overall assessment of the patient.
• Performs but does not interpret selected measured procedures such as joint range of motion, gross strength of muscle, and length and girth of body parts.
• Assesses general mental, emotional, and cognitive status in frequently referred diagnoses.
• Obtains general subjective information to assist in the evaluation.
• Assists in the provision of patient treatment.
• Upon completion of the initial evaluation by a supervising PT, initiates treatment according to the prescribed plan of care. Alters treatment only after approval by the supervising PT.
• Utilizes subjective and objective results supplied by supervising PT to guide treatment approaches.
• Reviews chart and/or obtains current information before treatment session and identify information that may necessitate modification of PT treatment. Modifies treatment procedure if indicated by patient response and within the limits of the plan of care. Seeks guidance from supervising PT if a plan of care needs to be changed.
• Assesses patient response to treatment and reports unexpected responses to supervising PT. Documents incidences with assistance.
• Instructs patients, nursing, and family regarding the importance of participation in the PT program.
• Involves patient and family, as appropriate, in treatment and discharge planning.
• Recommends necessary durable medical equipment or other therapeutic devices that promote optimal functioning and patient safety. Seeks guidance from supervising PT for equipment selection and the most cost‑effective materials.
• Utilizes appropriate modalities that include but are not limited to heat, cold, light, water, sound, and electricity. Utilizes exercise equipment, general strengthening, and range of motion exercises.
• Can present rationale for selection of a particular procedure.
• Participates in patient care and team conferences, clinics, and rounds to coordinate patient care. Makes a verbal/written report regarding the patient’s status when requested.
• Incorporates safety, infection control, and emergency procedures into treatment.
• Charts and authenticates progress notes and treatment summaries promptly.

• Has a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures. Frequently refers to Policy & Procedure Manual in carrying out job responsibilities.
• With occasional guidance, organizes their schedule to reflect a “Patient first” philosophy. Rearranges schedule, coordinates with peers, and asks for assistance when necessary.
• Carries a patient load that reflects the productivity standard of the unit.
• Demonstrates appropriate written communication.
• Responsible for written documentation that includes but is not limited to progress notes, home programs, discharge summaries, statistical reporting, charges, and interdisciplinary forms.
• All documentation is eligible,…