Physical Therapy Assistant PTA PRN - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-06
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Lafayette
Indiana
47903
United States

Overview:

At Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 6 years and has earned The Joint Commissions Stroke Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Lafayette and the surrounding communities. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including:

  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:

  • Clinical Career Ladder levels
  • Nursing Preceptor Programs
  • PCT Career Path levels
  • CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay


Qualifications:

Required Skills:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required.

One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

Effective organizational and time management skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: https://careers.ernesthealth.com/careers-home/

We're located in the following states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Montana
  • New Mexico
  • Ohio
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming


Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospitals mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.