Physical Therapist Assistant

Indiana University Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver patient care and support educational activities under supervision. This role requires graduation from an accredited program, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care and departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana.
• Graduates from foreign programs must have equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments.
• Assist in clinical education of physical therapy students.
• Participate in support of patient care and department operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Supervision

Patient Education

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Physical therapist assistants provide direct patient care and selected physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTA's assist in the clinical education of physical therapy students and clinical supervision of physical therapist assistant students as well as provide guidance and supervision for support personnel. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.
•Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program, or if foreign trained, graduation from an assistant physical therapist education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA. Requires certification as an Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Indiana. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA