• Physical Therapist Assistant PRN -Inpatient/Acute

    Community Health Network (Kokomo, IN)


    Physical Therapist Assistant PRN -Inpatient/Acute Kokomo

     

    Job Ref

     

    2405559

     

    Category

     

    Allied Health

     

    Job Family

     

    Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy

     

    Department

     

    Physical Therapy

     

    Schedule

     

    Per Diem

     

    Facility

     

    Community Howard Regional Hlth

     

    3500 South LaFountain Street

     

    Kokomo,IN46902

     

    United States

     

    Shift

     

    Day Job

     

    Hours

    8:00am-4:30pm

    2 shift (or 16 patient care hours) per month

    1 shift (or 8 hours) must be weekend hours

    1 holiday per year

     

    PRN as needed, non- 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** (Physical Therapy Assistant) from an accredited program is required

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

    + Previous PTA experience in an Acute care hospital 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.

     

    Caring people apply here.

     

    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.