Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Care

OSF HealthCare • Loves Park, IL

11d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapist’s treatment plan.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Respective state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• For Home Care, a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and accurately document care in an electronic medical record.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• Analytical ability to identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a physical therapist.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to process detailed information accurately.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a hospital or Home Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Physical Therapist’s treatment plan under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Communicate with patients and families and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
• Gather and exchange patient condition information with other treatment team members.
• Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a physical therapist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
• Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available for use beginning on day 1, in addition to generous time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree