Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Tuition Help

Lifepoint Health; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Powers Health Rehabilitation Health Center on a PRN schedule in Indiana. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, and educating patients and families to support overall recovery.

Qualified candidates hold an IN-licensed PTA credential, an Associate's degree, and a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of IN.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Powers Health Rehabilitation Health Center on a PRN schedule in Indiana. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, and educating patients and families to support overall recovery.

Qualified candidates hold an IN-licensed PTA credential, an Associate's degree, and a Basic Life Support certification.