• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

    Sellersburg Healthcare Center (Sellersburg, IN)


    FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

    Estimated Average Pay Range: $25-32/hr

     

    CommuniCare Rehab , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time position available for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at Sellersburg Healthcare Center . Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family . This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

     

    As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans . We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical , dental and vision coverage , from quality benefit carriers . We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts .

    Qualifications:

    + Physical therapy assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program

    + Agree to abide by the APTA Practice Standards/Code of Conduct

    + Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination

    + Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

    + Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization

    + Knowledge of state and federal accreditation

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Good organizational skills

    + Must be able to travel as necessary

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    + Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment

    + Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.

    + Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.

    + Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.

    + Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.

    + Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.

    + Assist in leading interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.

    + Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

    + Assist with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.

    + Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

     

    Job Requisition: R-0000045731