Physical Therapist Assistant -Geist

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Job description

Category
Allied Health
Job Family
Physical / Occupational Therapy / Rehab Therapy
Department
PT and Rehab Geist
Schedule
Full-time
Facility
Physical Therapy & Rehab - Geist

8150 Oaklandon Rd
Suite 111
Indianapolis, IN 46236
United States

Shift
Day Job
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm
40 hours week and 80 hours biweekly, Benefited

Ask about eligibility for hiring bonuses and other great benefits!

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
A Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for Interpreting results of initial evaluation, determines appropriate patient goals, and develops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques. Physical therapists will also be responsible for participating in teaching opportunities or clinical education of students as well as inter-disciplinary program planning. Most importantly, you must establish and maintain a safe environment conducive to effective team functioning, positive patient outcomes and personal safety.

Exceptional skills and Qualifications
Associate Science Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program is required
Must have a valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or temporary permit
Previous Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Outpatient Orthopedic experience. A minimum of two (2) years preferred, but not required. Will consider new graduates.
Must be knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, evaluation 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 child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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