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FTE: 0.000100

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Summary:

The Rehab Services Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatment services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the physical therapist and within the boundaries established by laws and regulations governing physical therapy practice. Treatment by the PTA is delivered after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed physical therapist and after the physical therapist has established treatment goals and a treatment plan. The PTA is responsible for carrying out the treatment plan and providing patient and family education as appropriate. The PTA will regularly communicate with the Physical Therapist on the progress of the patient and any changes in patient status. The PTA will use evidence-based practice when recommending and executing treatments and will supervise the education of PTA students when appropriate.

 

Experience/Education Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.

License or Certification Requirements:

Must hold current active or temporary licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the State of Illinois or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Actively participates in designated marketing program (inpatient or outpatient).Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with patients, physicians, referral sources, family and other staff members, including documentation in the chart essential conversations with providers.Demonstrates ongoing efforts to enhance clinical skills by combining education and clinical experience in the growth and development of new programs or services.Attends educational events and shares knowledge with others.Functions as a responsible team member to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and distribution of workload.Implements appropriate treatment programs based on results of evaluation of physical therapist.Maintains timely and accurate documentation that meets all compliance standards and contains personalized patient education information.Meets the following productivity percentage on Outpatient, Rehab, and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-81.99 (ME), 82-83.99 (M&SE), greater than 84 (CE).Participates in community and department activities that promote rehabilitation and wellness.Participates in departmental continuing education program and the department quality improvement program and ensures self and team compliance with dashboard and quality indicators.Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g, Journal Club, inservices, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.Provides appropriate education for patients and familiesRegularly communicates changes to the plan of care and objective findings with the Physical TherapistSafely operates any equipment involved in patient careServes as clinical instructor for PTA students.

 

Credentials:
Essential:
* Lic Physical Therapy Asst

 

Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE DEGREE

 

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

 

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

 

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids:Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Very Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.
Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed for patient communication.
Touch: Needed for patient evaluation and treatment, writing..

 

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

 Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: