Physical Therapy Assistant

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• The program must be accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Show evidence of interest in continuing education within the profession.

Duties

• 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.
• Follow all established policies and procedures of the company.
• Communicate the Physical Therapist's designed plan of care to physician.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.
  • Legible written communication continuously.
  • Squat, stoop, or kneel up to 15 minutes occasionally.
  • Sit up to 2 hours occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have a Medical or Religious Exemption to be employed by Indiana Fitness Works.

Benefits

• Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits.
• Waiting period applies.