Physical Therapist Assistant -Anderson

Job Ref

2402434

Category

Allied Health

Job Family

Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

Department

PT and Rehab Anderson

Schedule

Part-time

Facility

Community Health Pavilion Anderson / Scatterfield

Anderson, IN 46013

United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

8:00am- 5:30pm,

64 hours bi-weekly, Part-time Benefited

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for determining appropriate patient goals , and develops treatment plan . You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. The position is primarily to serve our orthopedic patients, and some neurologically impaired patients. Aquatic therapy is provided by this PTA two afternoons per week. Therapist can be trained in aquatic therapy and mut must have interest in working with pool patients. A strong sports rehab background is beneficial.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree from an accredited program is required

• Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy Assistant license or temporary permit

• Previous PTA experience in an Acute or Outpatient setting

• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology , and therapy , theoretical concepts and techniques, current materials and technological advances, and new professional trends.

• You will effectively provide quality service to impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.

• An ability to incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors, developmental needs, physical needs, emotional needs, and comfort of the adult patient will help.

• Also, you must be able to lift/transfer patients and treatment supply items without restriction.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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Community Health Network complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Community Health Network does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.