Memorial Health

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - OP

Memorial Health  •  $24.04 - $37.26/hr  •  Jacksonville, IL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $24.04/Hr.

Max

USD $37.26/Hr.

***Sign-on Bonuses up to $5,000.00***

The Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed professional whom provides physical therapy services to the patient as prescribed by the ordering physician and determined by the evaluating Physical Therapist.

Schedule

Full Time, Days

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Contact me if intersted at Watson.Kari@mhsil.com or schedule a call with me to discuss at

https://MemorialHealthIL.as.me/KariWatson

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Illinois licensed/licensure eligible as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Certified in BLS CPR or complete certification within 30 days of employment

Experience:

Previous PTA experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Working Conditions-Physical Requirements & Atmosphere:

  • Ability to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with customers, management, co-workers and physicians.
  • Strong organizational skills a must.
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to multi-task effectively.
  • General office, health care setting – exposure to infectious disease.
  • Requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and reoccurring basis such as assisting patients in transfer activities (wheelchair to bed, to tub, to commodes) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation therapy.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to sit.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out a program of treatment and education as determined by the evaluating Physical Therapist for assigned patients
  • Instruct patients on the segments of program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices
  • Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation to include therapeutic approach as well as administrative/billing documentation
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families/care givers
  • The clinician will need to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to ages specific to the patient population for the clinician. This could include the following groups: infants (0-12months), children (1 year – 12 years), adolescents (13 years -18 years), adult (18 years-65 years), older adults (65 years +).
  • Assists in maintaining department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control programs
  • Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
  • Attend and participates in meetings as required
  • Enhance professional development through participation in continuing education programs and in-service meetings
  • Meets productivity and utilization expectations as established by the facility.
  • May supervise rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and students in regards to patient care techniques and needs
  • Performs other related work as required or requested.

    • The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    Memorial Health

    About Memorial Health

    Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.

    Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.

    We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Springfield, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    memorial.health
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