Therapy/Rehabilitation - PTA Outpatient @ Decatur Memorial Hospital - Decatur Memorial Hospital : Job Details

Details Client NameDecatur Memorial Hospital Job TypeTravel OfferingAllied ProfessionTherapy SpecialtyPTA Job ID28554839 Job TitleTherapy/Rehabilitation - PTA Outpatient @ Decatur Memorial Hospital Weekly Pay$1886.0 Shift Details ShiftDay - 8x5 - 09AM Scheduled Hours40 Job Order Details Start Date12/02/2024 End Date03/03/2025 Duration13 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation - PTA Outpatient Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00) Guaranteed Hours: Client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without paying for the canceled hours. Experience: Minimum 1-year experience required. First-timers not accepted. License: Active Illinois State PTA license required. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Must-Have: - Experience in Neurology and Orthopedics- Outpatient Clinic work setting experience- WebPT EHR experience preferred Job Description: - Perform assessments and provide adaptive devices- Conduct AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive device training, and body mechanics education- Identify environmental barriers during assessments- Perform pain assessment and sensory response evaluation- Ensure skin integrity and conduct strength testing and vital signs monitoring- Manage documentation including discharge, evaluation, long-term goals, plan of care, reassessments, RUG levels, and short-term goals- Expertise in orthopedic cases such as ankle sprains, degenerative conditions, extremity mobilization, gait training, myofascial release, post-operative rehabilitation, spinal conditions, and joint replacements- Proficient in post-stroke rehabilitation for neurological cases- Create home exercise programs and provide lifting and transfer education- Educate patients and families, schedule appointments, and handle telephone calls- Recognize and report signs of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse- Billing experience with commercial, Medicaid, Medicare A, Medicare B, private pay, and worker's compensation- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays- Specific competencies required for Middle and Older Adult patient populations Note: Candidates will not float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals. A blocked schedule from Monday to Friday is offered. Flu vaccine required, with medical/religious exemptions only. Client Details Address2300 N Edward St CityDecatur StateIL Zip Code62526 Job Board DisclaimerBy applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET HEALTH about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.