What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant position at Franciscan Health?
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 WILL DO
Provides physical therapy, including selection and use of assistive equipment.
Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
Performs comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Documents and submits patient reports within the established timeframe.
Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Trains and educates patients and family members or other support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment.
QUALIFICTIONS
Associate's Degree- Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program- Required
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) License- Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- Required
Driver's License- Required
Auto Insurance- Required
1 Year- Physical Therapist Assistant Experience- Required
1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
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.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Salary : $26 - $36
