Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Therapy

Position 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.

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

• 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.