Job Description

Overview:

Sign on Bonus Available!!!
$2,500 greater than 1yr of experience
$1,500 less than 1yr of experience
$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater 50 miles)
(external candidates only) 

 

 

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.

Responsibilities:

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)
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Follows treatment plan of care established by PT Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound Administers electrical stimulation treatment
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

Qualifications:

License/Certifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Other Knowledge/Skills:

Carle Health Company Overview:

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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: [email protected].

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $22.4per hour - $37.41per 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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