Physical Therapy Assistant Inpatient

Physical Therapy Assistant I

The Physical Therapy Assistant I is responsible to the Department Director and supervising Physical Therapist, to provide treatment to the patient prescribed by the physician within the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position implements the plan of care to restore and enhance performance. This position also performs documentation and quality improvement, as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Full time Inpatient
• New Grad Welcomes
• Increased to $10,000 - Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
• Patient Records: Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
• Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
• Patient Care: Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
• Supervision: Supervises Rehab Techs.
• Physical Therapy: Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
• Physical Therapy: Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
• Treatment Plans & Education: Trains and educates patients and family members or others and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.

Qualifications:

• Required Associate's Degree-accredited physical therapy assistant program
• 2 years Physical Therapy experience Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site.