Physical Therapy Assistant | University | Full-TIme | Days

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals in Indianapolis is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant responsible for providing treatment to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role involves implementing patient treatments, initiating family teaching, and demonstrating initiative for self-development.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and have the ability to work independently. This position does not require prior work experience, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• No prior work experience required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatments based on assessments.
• Initiate patient and family teaching.
• Demonstrate initiative for self-development.

Skills

Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials

Ability to verbally communicate treatment instructions

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to organize multiple tasks

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatment to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with professional and organizational standards of treatment. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient treatments based on assessment and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Initiates patient and family teaching.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.

Education & Training

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Work Experience

• No prior work experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant – Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to verbally communicate treatment instructions and patient status to Associates, physicians, patients, and patients' family members.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision

No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write to communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Normal vision, including peripheral vision.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 150 lbs., as well as carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand, squat, reach, bend, walk, twist and sit in one place throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.
• Ability to use hands for gripping and squeezing as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Good hand-eye coordination.