Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,656 per week in Lake Zurich, IL

Carries out treatment, implementation and documentation of patient status for home health patients under the direction of the registered physical therapist (RPT) according to physician?s orders.Responsible to Director of Operations and/or designated Physical Therapist. DEGREE OF TRAVEL Home visits. Periodic office meetings. Must have reliable transportation, current driver?s license, and agency-required liability insurance.' 'On or before December 31, 2009, are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA and met one of the two following requirements: 1. Is licensed or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing; or 2. In states that have no licensure or other regulations, or where licensure does not apply, PTAs have: graduated on or before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the APTA or CAPTE; and effective January 1, 2010, those PTAs must have both graduated from a CAPTE approved curriculum and passed a national examination for PTAs; PTAs may also qualify if they are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA, if applicable and meet requirements in effect before January 1, 2008, that is, they have graduated before January 1, 2008, from a 2 year college level program approved by the APTA; or on or before December 31, 1977, they were licensed or qualified as a PTA and passed a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. Beginning January 1, 2010, a qualified PTA is a person who is licensed as a PTA by the state in which practicing, and graduated from an approved curriculum for PTAs, and passed a national examination for PTAs. Physical Therapist Assistant Page 5 of 7 August 2010 3. Current CPR certification. 4. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.' 'State Specific-QUALIFICATIONS -Florida State Specific: The physical therapist assistant shall be currently licensed in the state, pursuant to Chapter 485, F.S., with at least 2-3 years of experience under the supervision of licensed physical therapist. -Louisiana State Specific: Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH - Part I. General Administration - Subpart 3. Licensing and Certification - Chapter 91. Minimum Standards for Home Health Agencies - ?9103. Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities Physical Therapy Assistant 1. Qualifications. The physical therapy assistant (PTA) must be currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and be supervised by a licensed physical therapist. The PTA must have, at a minimum, 2-3 years of experience as a licensed PTA before assuming responsibility for a home health caseload. 2. Restrictions. The PTA's duties shall not include interpretation and implementation of referrals or prescriptions, performance evaluations, or the determination or major modifications of treatment programs. -Michigan State Specific: A PTA can work without a PTA license until January 1, 2011. After this date, the PTA must have either a limited (temporary license) or a full PTA license in order to work. No limited physical therapist assistant licenses will be issued after December 31, 2010. In order to practice as a physical therapist assistant in Michigan on or after January 1, 2011, you must hold either a limited or full physical therapist assistant license. -Pennsylvania State Specific: PTA to practice with ?indirect supervision? must have an approved APPLICATION FORPHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TO PRACTICE WITH INDIRECT SUPERVSION by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy. -Virginia State Specific: The physical therapy assistant shall be currently licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and shall practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Page 6 of 7 August 2010 physical therapist.'