Physical Therapist Assistant -Neuro Specialty

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. They will modify the treatment plan as needed and utilize appropriate treatment techniques. Additionally, they will participate in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students and contribute to interdisciplinary 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
• Contributes to interdisciplinary program planning
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes, and personal safety

Requirements

• Associate Science Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
• 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 in providing quality service to impaired individuals and communicating with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
• Ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
• Able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends
• Effective in providing quality service to impaired individuals and communicating with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers
• Able 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 communication skills
• Ability to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction

Benefits

Community Health Network offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and caregiver growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.