Physical Therapy Assistant- Crystal Lake, IL
Company: Addus HomeCare
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist
Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatment
under the supervision ofa qualified physical therapist in
accordance with the plan of care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:---Provides
direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified
physical therapist and in accordance with thephysician's plan of
care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice
Act.---Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function,
and maintain maximum performance.---Directs and aids patients in
active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait
and functional training,transfer activities and prosthetic
training.---Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises,
therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and
electricalmodalities to clients with relatively stable
conditions---Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and
improving functional activities---Observe clients progress and
response to treatment and report finding to the physical
therapist---Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports
documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit
themfor review into the clinical record---Report any changes in the
client's condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist
and Director of Nursing/ Directorof Therapy. Changes in the plan of
care may be made following authorization, instruction and
supervision by the PhysicalTherapist---Instructs patients in care
and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or
orthotic devices.---Participate in case conference, staff meeting
and in-service education programs---Participate in educating the
client/caregiver---Communicate effectively with all members of the
interdisciplinary team---Participate in the educational program of
the new staff and students in the area of practice---Maintains
accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of
clients---Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and
standards---Teaches clients how to properly perform exercise
techniques---Perform other duties as assignedPERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:---Maintains positive internal and external
customer service relationships---Maintains open lines of
communication---Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures
its completion---Meets all productivity requirements---Demonstrates
team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment---Actively
participates in Continuous Quality Improvement, educational
programs, and staff meetings---Represents the organization
professionally at all timesPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
COMPETENCIES:---Graduate of an accredited physical therapy
assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or
appliedscience that is approved by American Physical Therapy
Association, Inc.---Current licensure as a Physical Therapist
Assistant in the state of practice
Keywords: Addus HomeCare, Crystal Lake , Physical Therapy Assistant- Crystal Lake, IL, Healthcare , Crystal Lake, Illinois
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