Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym memberships

Mental health services

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, invites a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team at the Community Stroke and Rehab Center in Crown Point, Indiana. The role focuses on compassionate patient care within an adult medical rehabilitation program.

You will assess needs, plan interventions, and collaborate with nursing and therapy colleagues to maintain high standards of practice. Bachelor's in PT, current Indiana licensure, and BLS/CPR are required; inpatient rehab experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Indiana.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for care of patients under supervision of Physical Therapist and Therapy staff.
• Assesses patient needs and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with the patient care team to maintain standards of professional practice.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and documentation including QI scoring.
• Assess and manage pain to support participation in rehabilitation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Community Stroke and Rehab Center

Schedule: Full Time

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

• Our 40-bed, freestanding facility offers a comfortable and specialized environment for patient care.
• Established just five years ago, our facility is equipped with modern amenities and state-of-the-art technology.
• We have consistently ranked in the top 10% for quality outcomes in the UDS database over the past two years, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
• Newsweek has rated us as the second-best rehab facility in the state of Indiana, a testament to our high standards and exceptional care.
• Our team is characterized by outstanding collaboration between nursing and therapy, ensuring comprehensive and cohesive patient care.

How You'll Contribute

A Physical Therapist who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Superior Quality Patient Outcomes
• Supportive Leadership and Culture

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school. Additional requirements include:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR Card

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.