Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Therapy Coordinator Position

Theracare INC•West Lafayette, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Theracare is currently seeking a motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver exemplary care and enthusiasm in working with our adult population in the Skilled Nursing setting. This is a position in a busy facility in West Lafayette , IN. Come and enjoy all that Theracare has to offer including: Therapy Coordinator-acts as primary liaison between facility interdisciplinary team and therapy department. Main point of contact for communication, representing the therapy department at facility meetings and care conferences. Also responsible for managing patient/therapist schedules in keeping with patient treatment needs and in coordination with the primary therapy staff and MDS staff. Easy access to local Regional Management Staff for support Flexible scheduling Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) 401K with Match Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance benefits Company paid STD/LTD Insurance

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program
Current or eligible for state license
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Prefer active membership with the American Physical Therapy Association (not required)
Prefer minimum one (1) year experience but new grads will be considered

Responsibilities

acts as primary liaison between facility interdisciplinary team and therapy department
Main point of contact for communication, representing the therapy department at facility meetings and care conferences
responsible for managing patient/therapist schedules in keeping with patient treatment needs and in coordination with the primary therapy staff and MDS staff
perform skilled direct patient care activities under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist