Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | PRN | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Bethesda Health Group•Belleville, IL

2d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the delivery of goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates in coordinating programs designed for restore patient to maximum level of functioning. The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out treatment programs to achieve optional patient outcomes. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation and is able to formulate priorities for patient treatment. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modifies interventions as needed to achieve the desired outcome. Consults with PT for exchange of information, ideas and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Provides caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs for discharge. Provides this education in a manner that allows the caretaker to effectively learn skills needed to care for the patient after discharge. Anticipates patient’s equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner. Communicates discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home. Assistant will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately where applicable. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assist with orientation of new department staff, students or nursing home employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team goals. Demonstrates as awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
Current State License
CPR certified or willing to obtain within six months of employment
Must have ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty
Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles
Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred
Qualified new graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

Assists the Physical Therapist in the delivery of goal-directed activities for the improvement of function.
Participates in coordinating programs designed to restore patients to their maximum level of functioning.
Carries out treatment programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation and formulates priorities for patient treatment.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modifies interventions as needed.
Consults with PT for exchange of information, ideas, and collaboration.
Provides caretaker training addressing relevant patient needs for discharge.
Anticipates patient’s equipment and education needs for discharge.
Communicates discharge needs to other team members for a smooth transition.
Carries out administrative duties.
Completes department/patient documentation within the designated timeframe.
Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately where applicable.
Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives.
Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or nursing home employees requiring mobility training.
Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and families.
Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health care team.
Demonstrates awareness of patient issues indicating the need for further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physicians.
Seeks supervision as needed.
May be assigned other duties as appropriate.