Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation's St. Catherine Rehab Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time on-site role in Indiana. The PTA will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document care, and educate patients and families while assisting with discharge planning.

Qualified candidates hold PTA licensure, BLS/CPR, and have a patient-focused approach to support community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient's responses and progress; communicates with supervising therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates patient and family about deficits; assists with discharge planning.
• Provides information on adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication with team

Education

State licensure as PTA

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Facility Name: St. Catherine Rehab Center

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)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.

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:

• 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.

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• 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.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR

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.