Physical Therapist Assistant, Student Loan Assistance

Ernest Health•Lafayette, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Lafayette, Indiana. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team delivers individualized therapy programs in a facility featuring a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces. Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant may help implement treatment plans and perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks. The role records patients’ responses to treatment and reports outcomes to the physical therapist. The assistant is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
BLS Certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, help implement treatment plans with patients as appropriate.
Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
Record patients’ responses to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.