Physical Therapist Assistant - Op

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The Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed professional who provides physical therapy services to the patient as prescribed by the ordering physician and determined by the evaluating Physical Therapist.

Schedule:

Full Time, Days. USD $24.04/Hr. – USD $37.26/Hr. Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000.

• Licensure/Certification/Registry:
  • Illinois licensed/licensure eligible as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Certified in BLS CPR or complete certification within 30 days of employment

• Previous PTA experience preferred.

• Ability to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with customers, management, co-workers and physicians.
• Strong organizational skills a must.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• General office, health care setting – exposure to infectious disease.
• Requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as assisting patients in transfer activities and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation therapy.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Carry out a program of treatment and education as determined by the evaluating Physical Therapist for assigned patients
• Instruct patients on the segments of program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation to include therapeutic approach as well as administrative/billing documentation
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families/caregivers
• Provide care appropriate to ages specific to the patient population (infants to older adults) as applicable
• Assist in maintaining department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control programs
• Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Attend and participate in meetings as required
• Enhance professional development through participation in continuing education programs and in-service meetings
• Meets productivity and utilization expectations as established by the facility
• May supervise rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and students in regards to patient care techniques and needs
• Performs other related work as required or requested

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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