Administrative Policies, Driver's License, Home Care, Orthotics, Patient Care, Patient Education, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Quality of Care, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Taylorville, ILLINOIS
POSTED
10 days ago
Responsibilities:
Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patients physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and immediately reports any changes in status.
Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care.
Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
Instructs the patient and caregiver in the therapy home program.
Work may involve physically demanding tasks, lifting, and transferring patients.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
Ability to travel within branch coverage area (about 50%).
Able to lift 50100 lbs., sit, stand, bend, and move intermittently.