Physical Therapy Assistant

Franciscan Health•Rensselaer, IN

32d

About The Position

Franciscan Health Rensselaer is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide physical therapy in accordance with standards of care established by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies. The role includes selecting and using assistive equipment, reporting patient progress, and collaborating with the evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care. The assistant trains and educates patients, family members, or others, and documents their understanding of treatment plans and goals. The position also involves documenting and submitting patient reports and charges within established timeframes, coordinating care with patients and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies, and supervising Rehab Techs. New graduates are welcome. A sign-on bonus may be available; applicants should ask TAA about eligibility. Travel is never or rare.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
Two years of physical therapy experience.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) qualification.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Collaborates with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Reports patient progress and collaborates with the evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.
Supervises Rehab Techs.
Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Provides physical therapy, including selecting and using assistive equipment.
Trains and educates patients, family members, or others and documents their understanding of the treatment plan and goals.