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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Therapy at the Fields

Carle Health

Champaign, IL
5 days ago
$22.40 - $37.41

Job Description

Join Carle Health as a Physical Therapy Assistant, where you'll implement care plans, educate patients, and work collaboratively with healthcare providers to enhance patient recovery and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

  • Educates patients, family, caregivers, and other health care providers
  • Follows and adjusts the therapist's plan of care
  • Produces documentation in accordance with Clinical Documentation Policy
  • Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise and aquatic therapy
  • Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
  • Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions
  • Communicates with referring provider on patient progress

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Illinois
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with acute stroke patients
  • Continuing education in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageOpportunities for growthSupportive and inclusive team environment