Licensed PTA: Patient-Centered Rehab Specialist

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

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Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Licensed PTA to support the Rehabilitation Hospital PT/OT team. The role involves implementing therapy plans, training patients in exercises and daily activities, and documenting progress under PT supervision. Schedule is 32 hours weekly (Tue–Fri 8:00–4:30) with weekend and holiday rotation as needed.

Ideal candidates hold Indiana PTA licensure with CAPTE-accredited education and BLS certification. Prior advanced clinical experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Preference may be given to individuals with advanced clinical experience or expertise.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy patient care programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist.
• Incorporate information in evaluation, assessment and treatment plan to individualize patient care.
• Provide goal-focused treatment utilizing patient and family/caregiver input with regards to individual functional rehabilitation and/or habilitation goals.
• Involve patient/family/caregiver in treatment interventions and planning (based on treatment plan).
• Provide for patient’s personal care and environment throughout the treatment.
• Demonstrate competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in area of practice.
• Modify patient care based on continual assessment of the patient and effect of treatment intervention with direction of PT.
• Provide education appropriate to each patient’s level of understanding regarding treatment procedures and self-responsibility.
• Instruct in-home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and/or habilitation and promote independence in care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient, caregiver, PT and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services.
• Initiate discharge planning at the time of initial intervention and continue to work toward discharge goals through the course of therapy.
• Confer and communicate with PT, referring physicians, and other appropriate persons through the use of progress notes, letters, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the course, progress, and discharge planning of each patient.
• Complete clear, concise, and clinically useful documentation in medical record in a timely manner according to organizational policy.

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from a CAPTE accredited program

Job description

Reid Health is seeking a Licensed PTA to support the Rehabilitation Hospital PT/OT team. The role involves implementing therapy plans, training patients in exercises and daily activities, and documenting progress under PT supervision. Schedule is 32 hours weekly (Tue–Fri 8:00–4:30) with weekend and holiday rotation as needed.

Ideal candidates hold Indiana PTA licensure with CAPTE-accredited education and BLS certification. Prior advanced clinical experience is a plus.