Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Therapy North Annex
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.
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).
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound.
Administers electrical stimulation treatment.
Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (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.
Qualifications
Education Level: Associate’s Degree
Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - IDFPR; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - 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.
Compensation Compensation range: $23.79 per hour - $39.73 per hour. Final offered compensation dependent on factors including experience, location, licenses, shifts, and compensation model.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide information from Form I-9 to confirm work authorization as required by law.
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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).
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound.
Administers electrical stimulation treatment.
Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (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.
Qualifications
Education Level: Associate’s Degree
Field of Study: Physical Therapy Assistant
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - IDFPR; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - 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.
Compensation Compensation range: $23.79 per hour - $39.73 per hour. Final offered compensation dependent on factors including experience, location, licenses, shifts, and compensation model.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide information from Form I-9 to confirm work authorization as required by law.
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