Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with IL PTA licensure and 1+ year of relevant experience for a therapy position in Danville, IL.

Details

• Work in an outpatient therapy department implementing treatment plans established by the supervising physical therapist
• Treat patients of all ages using therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and aquatic therapy
• Utilize a therapy EMR for daily documentation and charging
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with no weekend or holiday shifts required

Requirements

• IL PTA license required (if applicable)
• BLS-AHA certification required
• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required
• Minimum one year of relevant experience required
• Experience with clinical documentation and teaching methods required
• Experience with therapy EMR charting required

Additional Information

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
• Adjust treatment based on patient response after communicating with and documenting coordination with the evaluating therapist
• Communicate with referring providers regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations
• Complete documentation in accordance with facility clinical documentation policy
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this position