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Physical Therapist Assistant
Sevita
compensation:
$29.0 to $31.0 per hour
employment type:
full-time
job title:
Physical Therapist Assistant
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NeuroRestorive, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilition services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locions and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocional and therapy programs, day trements, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Physical Therapist Assistant / P.T.A.
Sign on Bonus - $5,000
- Carbondale, IL
- NeuroRestorive facility loced on North Reed Stion Road
- Full Time: Monday - Friday (no weekends)
- Hourly Re: $29.00-$31.00
- Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacion, Sick & Personal)
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Pay on Demand
Do you have experience in physical therapy and are looking for rewarding work in an organizion dediced to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace th puts people first.
- Administer physical therapy trements to pients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
- Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) trements and document therapy session or reason for inability to tend.
- Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
- Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
- Perform general mobilizion and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
- Instruct, motive, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
- Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants homebound and community level, including endurance training.
- Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluing program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
- Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evalue program participant informion for modifying and coordining current trement program and participe in trement planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
- Ensure adherence to accredition standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
- Demonstre knowledge of indicions and contra-indicions of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
- Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
Qualificions:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in a human services or reled field.
- Current PTA license in the ste of work.
- Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise trements.
- Self-motived and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
- Reliable, responsible, and caring nure.
- Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Complex work adding value to the organizion’s mission alongside a gre team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nionwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe th everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports th lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innove and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discrimine on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual oriention, or gender identity), nional origin, age, disability, genetic informion, veteran stus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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