PTA - Therapy Acute

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PTA

• Therapy Acute

Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs

• CFH_10_20

Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday

Regions:

On Call Requirements: No

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 40577

Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Yes- departmental rotation

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: Yes- departmental rotation

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• Therapy Acute

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

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

• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

• *requireduired to successfully complete board exam on the next available exam date

• Continuing education requirements for this position may include one (1) hour, four (4) hours, or eight (8) hours of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices and will be communicated to the applicable staff member by the immediate supervisor. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

• Implements intervention plants according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist, utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modified approach in response to patient behavior and performance.

• Utilized standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.

• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.

• Communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist when there are any changes in patient status, change in functional performance, or requested change to the treatment plan.

• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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