Pta - Therapy Swc - Urbana, United States - Carle Health

Carle Health

Verified Company

Urbana, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department:
Therapy Services - CPG_10_21

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Therapy Services

Employment Type: Full

Time
Job ID: 42238
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: M-F; one day until 6 pm
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Therapy at The Fields
Secondary

Job Category:
Allied Health

Weekend Requirements: no
Holiday Requirements: no

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 and

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Board Eligible/requireduired to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

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 (CTSCP
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

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.