Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Documents and submits patient reports and charges within established timeframes.
• Collaborates with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies to coordinate 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.
• Selects and uses assistive equipment as part of physical therapy.
• Trains and educates patients, family members, or others, and documents their understanding of the treatment plan and goals.

Benefits

• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; details are available in the benefit section of the Franciscan Health career site.
• Sign-on bonus may be available to eligible candidates.