Physical Therapist Assistant – PTA

St. Charles Health Campus; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, IN seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy teams in an interdisciplinary setting. You will implement treatment plans, assist therapists, educate patients, and document progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing patient care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years
• Must have and maintain a current PTA licensure or certification
• Current CPR certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including exercises, manual therapy and modalities.
• Observe patient responses to therapy and document progress for supervising PT.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on patients' responses and progress.
• Provide instructions to patients and families on exercise techniques and safety precautions.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Manual therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA licensure or certification

CPR certification

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Overview

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That's why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

Job SummaryThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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