Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

37d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for the implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. This role involves integrating subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan, utilizing exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits. The assistant will maintain a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing, and communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. Performing thorough and timely electronic documentation is also a key responsibility. Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques. The role also includes active participation in the PI and CQI process, assisting in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners, participating in cost saving initiatives within the department, and taking an active role in the performance improvement process. Maintaining a high standard of patient care and providing effective communication between physical therapists, assistants, and the physician group is essential. Additionally, the role involves planning and conducting lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants
Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in WI, IL or both if required
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
Participates actively in the PI and CQI process

Responsibilities

Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan.
Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.