Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Rehab Unit - Per Diem - Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Rehab Unit - Per Diem - Days position involves demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to treat and care for patients in an assigned area, implementing treatment based on developmental stages, and interpreting patient communication. The role includes administering and instructing patients in treatment plans, assessing effectiveness, and consulting with a Physical Therapist for situations beyond the assistant's scope. Responsibilities also encompass preparing and completing patient records, billing, and documentation, involving patients and families in the plan of care, and conducting patient/family education sessions. The position requires communication and cooperation with physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff, and may involve assisting with the supervision of paraprofessional staff, students, and volunteers. Additionally, the role includes assisting with planning and conducting in-service programs, participating in staff meetings and conferences, and contributing to the departmental Quality Assurance Program. The Physical Therapy Assistant will act as a resource to clinical staff and independently manage complex patients, assisting other staff as needed.

Requirements

The completion of an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited school, or the equivalent
Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

2 years of work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to treat, and care for patients in assigned area.
Implements treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.
Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness of treatment using sound clinical judgment and consulting with Physical Therapist in situations that are beyond the assistant’s scope of practice.
Communicates treatment effects and changes in patient condition to the Physical Therapist.
Follows recommendations and modifies treatment appropriately.
Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning.
Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides written home programs in consultation with the Physical Therapist and considering the developmental needs of the patient.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Assists with planning and conducting in service programs (as requested or needed) and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs.
Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
Acts as a resource to all clinical staff in own area of specialty, which may be through direct hands on, monitored, observed consultative approach or constructive approach.
Independently manages complex patients and assists staff in handling these patients and adapting treatment program accordingly.