Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Care

Overview
OSF offers an environment that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.
Expected pay for this position is $27.55 - $32.41/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists in administering the Physical Therapists' treatment plan.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• Respective state license as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid Driver's License & Insurance (Home Care only)

Other skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and families and accurately document care in EMR.
• Communicates effectively with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition to a physical therapist.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.
• Experience in working with electronic medical records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience in hospital or Home Care setting

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.