Physical Therapist Assistant PRN -Inpatient/Acute Kokomo at Community Health Network

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Rehab, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Care, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Community 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 Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for determining appropriate patient goals and develops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. The position is primarily to serve our orthopedic patients, and some neurologically impaired patients. Aquatic therapy is provided by this PTA two afternoons per week. Therapist can be trained in aquatic therapy and mut must have interest in working with pool patients. A strong sports rehab background is beneficial. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Associate of Science Degree (Physical Therapy Assistant) from an accredited program is required Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy Assistant license or temporary permit Previous PTA experience in an Acute care hospital setting Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, and therapy, theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends. You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers. An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the adult patient will help. Also, you must be able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, the assistant determines appropriate patient goals and develops/modifies treatment plans using appropriate techniques, primarily serving orthopedic and some neurologically impaired patients. This role also involves providing aquatic therapy two afternoons per week.