Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Department: Physical Therapy - BMC
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Job ID: 43547
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Usual Schedule: weekday and weekends available
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Weekend Requirements: one shift per month
Other Posting Information: inpatient and outpatient settings based on candidate interest and experience
Holiday Requirements: one per year
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Position Summary:
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:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Physical Therapy Asst (PTA) License Illinois or Board Eligible upon hire EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None specified. New grads are welcome
Essential Functions:
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). (23)
Follows treatment plan of care established by PT
Administers therapeutic modalities
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
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