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Physical Therapy Assistant

Carle

Carle

Operations
Eureka, IL, USA
Posted on Jan 24, 2025

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location US-IL-Eureka
ID 2025-8948
Category
Allied Health
Position Type
As Needed (PRN)
Remote
No
Shift
Day
Schedule
1 weekend per month rotation required (usually partial days)
Holiday Requirements
Holidays TBD

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. Should be able to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with department orientation.

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 accepted practice standards.
Follows treatment plan of care established by PT. 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

License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

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

Other Knowledge/Skills:

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