What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at State of Illinois?
Calling out all Physical Therapy Assistant's out there to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our patients.
Job details are mentioned below:
- Title: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Location: Olympia Fields, IL
- Duration: 13 weeks contract
- Shifts: (7:30a-4p MWF, 10:30a-7p T/TH);
- Experience: 2 years; Outpatient experience is a must.
Dept - Outpatient Therapy Department
unit details: OP PT caseload—primarily orthopedics and neuro (no specialty needed)
Number of Staff – 10 PT/PTA/OT/COTA/ST with tech support
Patient Ratios – 1:1 with occasional patient double if needed; Patients are scheduled every 30 mins with Rehab Tech support
EMR - EPIC
Job Description:
- Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Certification:
- BLS certification preferred
- Active Illinois PTA license (Required)
- Covid card required
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour
Experience:
- Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
- Outpatient: 1 year (Preferred)
- EPIC EMR system: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $35 - $38
