Physical Therapist Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Next Steps of O’Connor Foundation seeks an individual to join our staff as a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) & Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Center located in Willow Springs, IL. Next Steps is the first non-profit exercise facility devoted to the rehabilitation and overall wellness of Chicago-land SCI patients and individuals with chronic neurological disorders. Our mission is to provide our local spinal cord injury and neurological disorders community with affordable, dynamic, and progressive spinal cord injury rehabilitation while utilizing technologically advanced equipment and personalized functional exercise therapy and training methods for each patient. Next Steps is dedicated to providing patients with a post-hospital exercise/rehab facility that will help them take their next step toward a more functional, independent, and healthy lifestyle. Not only is Next Steps committed to helping the patients regain a higher quality of life, but it is also committed to supporting the advancement of scientific research that will aid in the treatment of spinal cord injuries, stroke, and various other conditions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform initial evaluations and re-evaluations that assess the client’s functional abilities
• Develop plans of care utilizing evidence-based research
• Develop, document, and implement physical therapy interventions based on evaluations and client goals
• Evaluate, document,and interpret expected and achieved functional outcomes (Evaluate would only be for PT's  - not PTA's)
• Prepare and implement discharge plans and home rehabilitation plans
• Collaborate with staff on administering treatments.
• Responsible for documenting all treatments and evaluations in a timely manner as well as co-signing documentation of other staff
• Advocate for wellness, strength, and conditioning programs
• Education: including staff in-services, community in-services, attendance at continuing education courses and follow-up summary of all continuing education courses to staff members
• Maintain and develop professional relations with referral sources; present at or assist with community service presentations at health-related symposiums and special events

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current PT license for the state of Illinois
• Possess strong communication and collaboration skills as well as excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform office activities normally expected, including but not limited to filing, faxing, emailing, and/or lifting and carrying office supplies
• Relate professionally, enthusiastically, and compassionately with patients and their families.
• Computer proficiency with EMR systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software programs
• Experience and knowledge of neurological disabilities
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and speech to perform essential job duties
• Safely lift, transfer, and assist patients as needed several times per day
• Ability to assist in lifting, pulling and/or pushing (10-50 lbs.) patients and/or equipment several times per day
• CPR certification

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off commensurate with experience and full- or part-time employment status
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Continuing Education