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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (Laf-PRN)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

#Rehabilitation #Documentation #CPR #Patient Care #Travel Required #Physical Therapy #Home Health #Physical Therapist Assistant #Mobility

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services, including selecting and using assistive equipment, reporting patient progress, and collaborating with the evaluating therapist to implement the care plan. Responsibilities also include performing comprehensive treatment, follow-up services, discharge planning, and educating patients and family members.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program and hold the required State Licensing Board Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) certification, along with American Heart Association CPR certification. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and one year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant are mandatory, with one year of Home Healthcare Experience being preferred.

associate degreeDocumentationCollaborationTherapy Plan ImplementationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningPhysical TherapyFamily EducationPatient EvaluationMobility ImprovementHome HealthcareExercise ModificationAssistive Equipment Use

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 Once a Physical Therapist has evaluated a patient and determined the course of action, the Physical Therapist Assistant often takes charge.
This job requires someone who is comfortable following and giving orders.
Someone with a careful eye who can modify exercises as needed and make sure the patient is doing them correctly.
It’s a hands-on, patient-focused job with big rewards as you watch your patients increase function and mobility.
WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community.
Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence.
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
Performs comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Documents and submits patient reports within the established timeframe.
Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Trains and educates patients and family members or other support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree- Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- State Licensing Board- Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required Driver's License- Required Auto Insurance- Required 1 Year- Physical Therapist Assistant Experience- Required 1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It 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.

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (Laf-PRN)

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