Physical Therapy Assistant
Danville, Illinois
Carle Health - 516 W Madison St ,

PTA - Therapy CATR

Location: Danville, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 12 weeks Shift: Day, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:30 Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Summary

Implements the plan of care provided by the physical therapist, treating patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivering professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy.
• Adjusts treatment based on patient response only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers.
• Coordinates with the PT on treatment interventions and communicates with the referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR.
• Completes annual education for hip and knee replacement program requirements, if applicable.

Requirements

• At least an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Illinois
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with ultrasound treatment
• Experience with electrical stimulation treatment
• Experience with aquatic therapy