What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehab Services, Full Time, Weekend availability position at Rochelle Community Hospital?
About Us
Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.
Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.
POSITION SUMMARY
The PTA is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in providing quality services to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, documentation, reporting changes in patient status to PT, therapeutic interventions and implementation of the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
EDUCATION
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.
Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.
POSITION SUMMARY
The PTA is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in providing quality services to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, documentation, reporting changes in patient status to PT, therapeutic interventions and implementation of the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited school in physical therapy assisting with AAS.
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of Illinois.
- Certifications, license and permits required.
- The applicant must be a fully qualified person from a clinical standpoint.
- The applicant must be able to develop and train department personnel.
- The applicant must be effective as a practicing clinician as he/she is involved in the treatment of unusual or difficult patient.
- The applicant must provide direct or indirect supervision to employees of the department.
- The applicant must be sufficiently flexible to insure that STAT and fluctuating requests are effectively handled.
- The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
- Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
- Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
- Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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