Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling!

The Physical Therapist Assistant within the Wellness and Rehab Department assumes responsibility and accountability for the total care of a designated group of patients/clients under the clinical direction of the authorizing physical therapist.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Northwest Health is a regional healthcare network composed of three hospitals and an extensive medical group. We offer patients a broader range of services and experiences than any one hospital could provide. We are integrated to give our patients access to quality clinical knowledge, dedicated to providing advanced treatments and technology and routinely recognized nationally for our quality of care.

The Northwest Health network includes:

• Three hospitals

• Four large outpatient medical centers with medical offices and ancillary services

• Three outpatient surgery centers

• Five emergency departments

• Two urgent care centers

• Accredited Primary Stroke Centers

• Accredited Chest Pain Centers with PCI

Northwest Health includes the following hospital locations to better serve you:

• Northwest Health

• La Porte

• Northwest Health

• Porter

• Northwest Health

• Starke

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of drug screen

• Employment background check

La Porte Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Outpatient/Inpatient La Porte and Starke Hospitals

• PRN

Education:

• Minimum of an entry-level Associates Degree required.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Must maintain an active Indiana License

• CPR required within 3 months of hire.

• Advanced certifications are preferred for specialty areas (e.g. Aquatic Certification and Certified Pool Operator if specialty area is Aquatics).

• If specialty setting is Aquatics, Aquatic Certification must be achieved within one year of hire, and Certified Pool Operator

• CPO must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

About the Job:

• Planning

• Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment plan and makes appropriate changes to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

• Treatment

• Utilizes appropriate treatment methods based on functional needs of the patient.

• Education

• Utilizes appropriate education and training to provide knowledge of illness and treatment needs as well as skills and behaviors that promotes recovery and improve function.

• Documentation

• Completes appropriate documentation and communication of all aspects of patient care including results of initial evaluation, plan of care, interventions, and response to interventions, changes in status, reassessment, education and discharge.

• Professionalism

• Utilizes sound professional judgment based on knowledge, skill, education, training and experience.

• Aquatics - the Physical Therapist Assistant

• PTA working in the specialty area of Aquatics will achieve a certification of Certified Pool Operator

• CPO, and an Aquatics Certification. They will assume responsibility for all care and operations of the warm water therapy pools within the Wellness & Rehab Department, including taking water samples, testing and adjusting water chemical levels, and general maintenance and cleaning of the pool/s.