Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Hobart, IN

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About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide care in acute rehabilitation at St. Mary Medical Center. The role implements the supervising therapist’s treatment plan, monitors and documents patient responses and progress, and communicates with the physical therapist about progress and possible changes to goals. The assistant also educates patients and caregivers, helps with discharge planning, and provides information on adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

• Implement the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities, and seek consultation as needed.
• Monitor patient responses to the treatment plan and regularly communicate progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Document services provided and patient response and progress.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed