Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with matching

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwest Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN - Flexible Scheduling) to assist licensed Physical Therapists in outpatient and acute care settings. The role focuses on evidence-based therapies to improve patient function and independence.

Responsibilities include implementing interventions, monitoring progress, educating patients, and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Competenze

• PTA license in state of employment required
• BCLS certification required

Mansioni

• Assist Physical Therapist in evaluating and adjusting treatment plans to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Implement therapeutic interventions focusing on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily activities.
• Administer treatment methods under supervision, aligned with current PT practices.
• Monitor patient progress and report responses to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients on exercises and self-management strategies.
• Ensure treatments are tailored to patient age, development, culture, and goals.
• Document patient care clearly, including plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and participate in discharge planning and follow-up.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Conoscenze

Therapeutic techniques

Interdisciplinary team

Communication skills

Documentation

Infection control

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Descrizione del lavoro

Physical Therapy Assistant

Position Type: PRN - Flexible Scheduling

Outpatient and Acute Care

Benefit

• 401(k) with matching

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for individuals affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborates on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Implements therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities.
• Administers treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring they align with current physical therapy practices.
• Monitors patient progress and provides timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient responses and treatment effectiveness.
• Provides patient education on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function.
• Ensures treatment approaches are tailored to the patient’s age, developmental level, cultural background, and individual goals.
• Completes clear, concise, and accurate documentation of patient care, including treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations, adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care, including participation in discharge planning and recommendations for ongoing therapy or supportive services.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, modalities, and interventions used in physical therapy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and treatment planning.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and regulatory standards.
• Physical stamina to assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises.

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant licensed in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for children and adults affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborates on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations.
• Implements therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities.
• Administers treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring they align with current physical therapy practices.
• Monitors patient progress and provides timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient responses and treatment effectiveness.
• Provides patient education on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function.
• Ensures treatment approaches are tailored to the patient’s age, developmental level, cultural background, and individual goals.
• Completes clear, concise, and accurate documentation of patient care, including treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations, adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care, including participation in discharge planning and recommendations for ongoing therapy or supportive services.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, modalities, and interventions used in physical therapy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and treatment planning.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and regulatory standards.
• Physical stamina to assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises.

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant license in state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required