Location: Danville,IL, USA
Overview Sign on Bonus Available $2,500 candidates with greater than 1yr of experience $1,500 candidaes with less than 1yr of experience $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) External Applicants Only Implements plan of care as provided by the physical therapist, treating patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Physical Therapy Asst (PTA) License Illinois or Board Eligible upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Board Eligible/requireduired to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. Responsibilities Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note. Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67). (23) If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. Follows treatment plan of care established by PT Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound Administers electrical stimulation treatment Provides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy) Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Coordinates with PT on patient treatment interventions Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: ...@carle.com.