Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Carle Health • Olney, IL • 2d ago

Overview

The PTA is a skilled technical worker who performs Physical Therapy treatment on patients of all ages, as supervised by a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required), Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Follows established procedures in the application of physical modalities such as hot packs, ultrasound, ice packs, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, and traction.

Trains patients in ambulation and/or corrective exercise, including the use of assistive devices.

Instructs patients in the proper use of such assistive devices as wheelchairs, canes, braces, or prosthetic devices.

Reports changes in the patient's condition and response to therapy interventions, then, appropriately suggest treatment changes to the Licensed Physical Therapist(PT).

Documents physical therapy treatment provided, including patient response to treatment.

Educates family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical muscle stimulation. Administers corrective exercise and manual techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement. Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR. Coordinates and collaborates with the PT on patient treatment interventions.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $23.79per hour - $39.73per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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