Physical Therapist Assistant | Hillsdale
About the role
A Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for interpreting results of initial evaluation, determining appropriate patient goals, and developing a treatment plan. You will modify the treatment plan as needed and utilize appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also participate in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students and inter-disciplinary program planning.
Responsibilities
- Interprets results of initial evaluation, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops treatment plan
- Modifies treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques
- Participates in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students
- Engages in inter-disciplinary program planning
Requirements
- Average work schedule of 40 hours per week, 80 hours biweekly
- Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
- Previous Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Outpatient General Orthopedic experience
- Knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends
- Effective service to impaired individuals and communication skills with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
- Ability to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction
Qualifications
- Average work schedule of 40 hours per week, 80 hours biweekly
- Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
- Previous Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Outpatient General Orthopedic experience
- Knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends
- Effective service to impaired individuals and communication skills with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
- Ability to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction
Skills
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends
- Effective service to impaired individuals and communication skills with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
- Ability to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction
Benefits
- Benefited
Pay
- Commensurate with experience
Schedule
- 40 hours a week, 80 hours biweekly
Community Health Network
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Make a Difference
A Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for interpreting results of initial evaluation, determining appropriate patient goals, and developing a treatment plan. You will modify the treatment plan as needed and utilize appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also participate in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students and inter-disciplinary program planning.
Why Community?
At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.