Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN at Anderson Rehabilitation Institute summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Anderson Rehabilitation Institute plays a crucial role in delivering care to patients undergoing rehabilitation. This position involves implementing treatment programs under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, modifying approaches as needed based on patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare personnel. The PTA will work with diverse patient populations to maximize health and recovery through specialized physical therapy techniques and supportive documentation.

Description

Anderson Rehabilitation Institute

A career at Anderson Rehabilitation Institute, a 34-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Anderson Healthcare is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Edwardsville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
Current BLS/CPR

Salary range: $22.00- $30.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

Anderson Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Keywords:

Physical Therapist Assistant, rehabilitation, patient care, therapeutic exercises, healthcare, quality of life, BLS/CPR certification, interdisciplinary team, acute rehabilitation, patient support

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