Physical Therapy Assistant

A Staff Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist, assists in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs performed in the I/P and O/P settings, as well as the patient’s home. This includes administration and implementation of the treatment program and participation in discharge planning.

Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision and Values of the hospital

Performs diagnostic tests, and measurements, such as range-of-motion and manual muscle test, gait and functional analyses, and body parts measurements, then records and evaluates findings to establish individualized treatment program along with ongoing reassessment

Performs necessary therapeutic treatments in accordance with the plan of care to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury

Supervises and instructs patients in safe and functional mobility skills, fit and use of assistive devices and appropriate therapeutic exercises, modality use and wound/burn care

Takes an active role communication with the physicians and others on the health care team

Provides ongoing assessment of patient status as prescribed by policy and modifies treatment plans based on patient’s response to treatment modalities

Participates in discharge planning

Prepares clinical and progress notes within the prescribed timeframes

Maintain confidentiality of all patient, hospital or physician related information

Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area

Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate of a 2-year college level program approved for the American Physical Therapy Association

Ability to pass specific competencies for this position

Proficient oral and written communication

1 year experience preferred

Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure

CERTIFICATES, Licenses, Registrations

Hold and maintain PTA Illinois Licensure

CPR certification

Please visit our website at http://www.hillsboroareahospital.org/careers/ to fill out an online application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person