What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN position at TMC: Therapy Management Corporation?
Overview
If you’re passionate about caring and committed to doing your best every day, Sedgebrook may be the place for you.
When you join Sedgebrook, you will feel appreciated, connected and inspired by what you do. It is important to us that you feel you are making an impact in our community. What is unique is that YOU will be able to make a difference in the lives of our residents daily. We hire people who are passionate and caring to enhance our community. Our culture of continuous improvement challenges our staff, fosters their professional development and results in a strong team who takes pride in their work.
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:
If you’re passionate about caring and committed to doing your best every day, Sedgebrook may be the place for you.
When you join Sedgebrook, you will feel appreciated, connected and inspired by what you do. It is important to us that you feel you are making an impact in our community. What is unique is that YOU will be able to make a difference in the lives of our residents daily. We hire people who are passionate and caring to enhance our community. Our culture of continuous improvement challenges our staff, fosters their professional development and results in a strong team who takes pride in their work.
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:
- Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
- Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
- Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
- Qualifications
- Possesses a degree from a program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Has at least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapy assistant.
- Has excellent observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
- Is licensed to practice as physical therapy assistant within the State of Illinois.
- Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching and stretching. May be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV. Lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 325 pounds utilizing an assistive device. Potentially unsafe and unsanitary home environment/office environment. Potential travel in inclement weather .
