Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (OF-1.0)
About The Position
Once a Physical Therapist has evaluated a patient and determined the course of action, the Physical Therapist Assistant often takes charge. This job requires someone who is comfortable following and giving orders. Someone with a careful eye who can modify exercises as needed and make sure the patient is doing them correctly. It’s a hands-on, patient-focused job with big rewards as you watch your patients increase function and mobility. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU WILL DO Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care. Performs comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. Documents and submits patient reports within the established timeframe. Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies. Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Trains and educates patients and family members or other support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals. Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment. Prime Healthcare will add the 214‑bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital and Franciscan’s Illinois operations, including Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, Working Well’s Illinois operations, Franciscan Health & Fitness Center Chicago Heights, Home Care, and Chicago Heights Walk-In Clinic, to its system. This acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory review and approvals. We are currently awaiting the next phase of that process, with a targeted closing timeline anticipated in the coming months, subject to final approvals. As a potential employee, please know that during this period, Prime Healthcare and current Franciscan Health Leadership will continue working closely together to ensure stability, continuity of care, and ongoing support for patients, physicians, and staff. For further details, please visit this site: Welcome to the Prime Healthcare Family | Our Culture
Requirements
- Associate's Degree- Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- State Licensing Board- Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
- Driver's License- Required
- Auto Insurance- Required
- 1 Year- Physical Therapist Assistant Experience- Required
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
- Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
- Performs comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
- Documents and submits patient reports within the established timeframe.
- Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
- Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
- Trains and educates patients and family members or other support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
- Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
