Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility with 25 inpatient beds in Paris, Illinois, and outpatient clinic settings in Paris and surrounding cities. The Physical Therapy Assistant consults with the Physical Therapist about patients’ physical therapy needs and provides treatment according to the written treatment program developed by the Physical Therapist. The PTA also assists with record keeping and reporting. This part-time role is scheduled three days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $21.351 to $34.161 per hour, based on applicable years of experience.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Hold a current PTA license.
Knowledge of universal precautions.
Knowledge of age-specific requirements for patient populations.

Nice To Haves

BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist for each patient.
Suggest ideas for progressing patients through rehabilitation.
Communicate with the Physical Therapist about patient needs and progress.
Identify and communicate unusual or abnormal assessments to the Physical Therapist or Director as needed.
Provide quality care in compliance with the APTA Code of Ethics and departmental guidelines.
Teach and educate patients and family members during treatment.
Work with patients of all ages, including people who are mentally or physically challenged.
Organize patient needs by priority and complete tasks within the allotted time.
Treat customers with respect, courtesy, and patience; explain procedures and treatments and follow up on complaints.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain confidentiality by discussing patient issues only on a need-to-know basis.
Assist with record keeping and reporting.