Physical Therapy Assistant

Indiana Fitness Works•Portland, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at Brooke Knoll Village in Avon, IN. This role involves assisting with treatment plans established by a Physical Therapist (PT), communicating with the PT and other healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
The program must be accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Display evidence of interest in continuing education within the profession

Responsibilities

Conduct Treatment plans as established by PT under supervision of PT
Communicate with PT, Rehab team members and/or referring physician regarding patients' treatment program
Maintain weekly (objective) progress notes, following documentation guidelines
Maintain accurate daily attendance records
Complete daily time logs, modality sheets, Medicare logs, change slips and any other required paperwork.
Supervise supportive staff in clerical and transporting duties as assigned
Follow all established policies and procedures of the company
Communicate the Physical Therapist's designed plan of care to physician.
Take a telephone order from the physician to certify that plan of care or change the plan of care. The telephone order will then be co-signed by the supervising therapist.