Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health Far Southeast City/Suburbs

Full Time PTA for Home Health care supporting Southern Advocate patient service market. Normal office hours are M-F 8 am to 5 pm. Administer Physical Therapy treatment (modalities, massage, exercise) per M.D. order under the supervision of the physical therapist for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Administer Physical Therapy treatment (modalities, massage, exercise) per M.D. order under supervision of physical therapist; Develop and maintain restorative relationship with patients; Assess patient and family readiness and involve them in treatment; Provide quality cost effective care; Participate in quality/process improvement initiatives; Document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements; Participate in staff meetings, agency inservices, and educational activities; Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team; Support discharge plan and coordinate post discharge care; Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences; Demonstrate adherence to personnel and operational policies; Provide patient education using health literacy and adult learning principles

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant licensure; Licensed in State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure); Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements; 2 years of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience; Basic knowledge of computer use (Microsoft Word, email access and use); Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and documentation system; Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports with strong documentation skills; Good interpersonal skills; Good time management and self organization skills; Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc); Illinois State License; If not certified, required to become certified within 6 months of employment; Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways; Must provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients' homes and branch office; Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays; Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours; Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings; Requires full range of body motion; Ability to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; Work environment includes patient or family homes or assisted living facilities

Benefits

Competitive Pay; Referral Bonus Programs; Tuition Assistance; Mileage reimbursement; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program