Physical Therapy Assistant - West Lafayette, United States - Franciscan Health

Description

West Lafayette Medical Center

915 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

Sign on Bonus Available

WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Provide direct patient care to the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and compares with initial evaluation.
• Follow interventions developed for both short and long term outcomes.
• Teach appropriate treatment, procedures and supportive activities to patients and family members.
• Communicate with patient, Physical Therapist, Physician to contribute to a collaborative care plan.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and resolves problem list with Physical therapist based on care coordination.
• Attend mandatory and clinical educational offerings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of home health regulatory standards and policies of agency.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree - Required
• 2 years Physical Therapy experience - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Required and
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.