Physical Therapy Assistant

at  Franciscan Health

WHAT WE NEED

Encouraging PT assistants

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Once a Physical Therapist has evaluated a patient and determined the course of action, the Physical Therapist Assistant often takes charge. This job requires someone who is comfortable following and giving orders. Someone with a careful eye who can modify exercises as needed and make sure the patient is doing them correctly. It’s a hands-on, patient-focused job with big rewards as you watch your patients increase function and mobility.
Are you a positive, pleasant and encouraging person? Are you able to follow orders and accurately communicate exercises and plans? Are you professional and thorough? If so, we have a job waiting for you.

• Provide direct patient care to the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and compares with initial evaluation.
• Follow interventions developed for both short and long term outcomes.
• Teach appropriate treatment, procedures and supportive activities to patients and family members.
• Communicate with patient, Physical Therapist, Physician to contribute to a collaborative care plan.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and resolves problem list with Physical therapist based on care coordination.
• Attend mandatory and clinical educational offerings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of home health regulatory standards and policies of agency.