Temp PTA Outpatient (Days) Effingham IL

Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient s plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient/client safety and comfort as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient s desired outcomes and goals. PTA s demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the APTA code of ethics.
• Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and/ or modalities.
• Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress.
• Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
• Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals.
• Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act.
• Maintains and consistently demonstrates competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information in-service or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice.
• Provides individualized patient and caregiver education

• 2 Years of PTA Experience - REQUIRED
• Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction) - Required

• Work history
• Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the speciality (Physical Therapy Assistant) - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed with dates employed listed - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• Active Illinois/IL Physical Therapist Assistant License - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
• Active American Heart Association BLS - REQUIRED DOCUMENT

• BLS (AHA)

• Illinois