Temp - PTA - Outpatient Days Mattoon IL

The physical therapy assistant (PTA) performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist (PT). The PTA uses their knowledge and skills to help the physical therapist provide selected interventions as described in the patient s plan of care. The PTA uses their clinical problem solving skills to ensure patient/client safety and comfort as well as completion of interventions selected to achieve the patient s desired outcomes and goals. Our PTA s demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

• Adheres to the APTA Code of Ethics.
• Appropriately carries out treatment as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Able to provide a variety of treatment approaches utilizing appropriate manual techniques and available equipment and modalities.
• Maintain and consistently demonstrate competency in all areas of assigned client care needs and seeks out additional information inservice or other educational opportunities to remain competent and current in practice.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures to best describe client progress toward established goals.
• Maintain patient records ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.
• Functions independently within the scope of the PTA Practice Act.
• Provides individualized patient and caregiver education
• Appropriately modifies treatment in response to patient progress and keeps the PT informed of changes in status and overall progress.
• Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.