Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Therapy at the Fields
Carle Health, Urbana, IL, United States
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
Education Level
Associate's Degree
Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant
Licenses/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)
Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date.
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, adjusting treatment based on patient response and evidence, after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting the communication in the daily note.
Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Department Specific Job Function
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 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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly compensation range: $22.40 – $37.41 per hour (good faith minimum and maximum).
Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts, and compensation model.
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. For more details, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.
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Qualifications
Education Level
Associate's Degree
Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant
Licenses/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)
Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date.
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, adjusting treatment based on patient response and evidence, after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting the communication in the daily note.
Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67).
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Department Specific Job Function
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 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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly compensation range: $22.40 – $37.41 per hour (good faith minimum and maximum).
Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts, and compensation model.
Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. For more details, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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.
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