Physical Therapy Assistant

Franciscan Point Crown Point12800 Mississippi Pkwy Crown Point, Indiana 46307NEW GRAD WELCOMESCompetitive Salary and BenefitsThe Physical Therapy Assistant I is responsible to the Department Director and supervising Physical Therapist to provide treatment to the patient prescribed by the physician within the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position implements the plan of care to restore and enhance performance. This position also performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.WHO WE AREWith 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTPatient Care: • Performs comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals. • Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment. • Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.Patient Records and Charges: Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.Supervises Rehab Techs.QualificationsRequired Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant programNone Physical Therapy Experience Required1 year Physical Therapy Experience PreferredPhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - State Licensing BoardCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart AssociationTRAVEL IS REQUIRED:Never or RarelyEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.