Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant at Indiana Fitness Works in Portland , Indiana at Persimmon Ridge.
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
PTA reports directly to immediate supervisory PT
Typical Physical Demands:  Assistant assigned must be able to perform the following physical job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Lift up to 10lbs overhead occasionally
Lift up to 50lbs from floor to knuckle occasionally
Lift up to 25lbs from knuckle to shoulder occasionally
Pivot transfer up to 150lbs occasionally
Carry up to 50lbs, 200ft frequently
Push/pull 75lbs, 100ft frequently
Fine hand manipulation, bilaterally continuously
Heavy grasp, bilaterally frequently
Visually acuity connect to 20/20
Tactile discrimination
Stand up to 2 hours frequently
Comprehensible verbal communication skills continuously
Drive up to 2 hours
Legible written communication continuously
Squat, stoop, or kneel up to 15 minutes occasionally
Sit up to 2 hours occasionally
Typical Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations.
Duties : (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)
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
Must follow all established policies and procedures of the company
Communicate the Physical Therapist's designed plan of care to physician. The assistant will also 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.
* Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works.
*FULL TIME employees may be eligible for benefits. Waiting period will apply.