Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - BroMenn

Physical Therapist AssistantImplements 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:Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)Education: Associate's Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)Responsibilities: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).Follows treatment plan of care established by PTAdministers therapeutic modalitiesProvides therapeutic exercise in the water (aquatic therapy)Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMRCoordinates with PT on patient treatment interventionsCommunicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations