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Salary: $26.06 - 39.09 per hour
Reference: JOB-4865

Matchwell is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants for a major medical center in Macomb, IL! See below for full details and benefits.

Schedule: Direct Hires -will discuss details in interview

Pay Rate: $26.06 - $39.09

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected patient treatments with the instruction from Leader of Rehabilitation Services who has the responsibility for supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, and has responsibility for utilization, supervision, instruction and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers and students working in the department/facility. Prepares patients and equipment for treatment; helps perform the housekeeping duties of the department/facility; performs other diverse duties as requested or required.

Position Requirements:

Valid PTA license
Minimum 2 years of experience
AHA BLS, ACLS
NIHSS
EPIC/Beacon experience
COVID Vaccine
TB, HepB, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tdap
Mask Fit
Driver's License
Physical within 1 year
2 References
Skills competencies
Education and employment verifications
Other vaccination records as required by facility

Job Responsibilities

Aids in the care and safety of patients. Performed regularly every hour.
Prepares equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical Therapist to relieve the Physical Therapist to perform other professional duties. Performed daily.
Assists Physical Therapist in selected procedures, according to the Physical Therapist's directions, by checking patient and equipment during treatment for comfort and safety; aids in patient care in the department/facility. Performed regularly every hour.
Responsible for bookkeeping procedures and charting of the assigned area, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, performs certain Physical Therapy treatments. This position is one of considerable responsibility.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
Provides guidance and direction to Physical Therapy Aides or others assigned to assist.
Treats patients of all ages (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), including the mentally and physically challenged.

Special Requirements:

May need to attend professional meetings or educational programs, which require travel and overnight stays. Must be able to secure reliable transportation for Home Health/Hospice if applicable. Must wear identification pin. Must be accessible by telephone.

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