273310 - Physical Therapist Assistant - Mt Carroll, IL - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for Physical Therapist Assistant to work for our contracted facility in Mt Carroll, IL.Shift : Flexible Summary And Responsibilities :
- Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.
- Treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served.
- Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient
- Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
- Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
- Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
- Supports organizational and department business objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care that contributes to achieving optimal outcomes and patient experiences.
- Involves multidisciplinary team as well as patient/significant others to promote optimal and realistic outcomes.
- Works on behalf of the patients/significant others in representing their concerns and helping resolve ethical and clinical issues that impact the patients situation.
- Uses holistic body, mind, spirit approach in provision of care by recognizing, appreciating, and incorporating cultural, spiritual, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values differences in practice.
Requirements:
- Must be a team player, flexible and accustomed to fast paced environment.
- With an active IL license.
- Current BLS.
- SNF Experience preferred