PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PART TIME

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

12d•$21 - $34

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 (PTA) consults with the Physical Therapist about patients’ physical therapy needs and treats patients according to the written treatment program developed by the Physical Therapist. The PTA also assists with record keeping and reporting. This is a part-time position scheduled three days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The advertised 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.
Be knowledgeable about universal precautions.
Be knowledgeable about age-specific requirements for patient populations.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the established treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist for each patient.
Suggest ideas for progression through the rehabilitative process.
Communicate with the Physical Therapist regarding 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.
Use treatment opportunities to teach and educate patients and family members.
Work with a variety of patients of all ages, including people who are mentally or physically challenged.
Organize patient-care priorities and perform 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.