Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Heritage Healthcare•West Lafayette, IN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). Care must be delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is with Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette, Indiana, in an in-house rehabilitation program. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (ASPT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state, and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of post-acute care practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising PT.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate good body mechanics.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.