Physical Therapist Assistant PRN -Inpatient/Acute Kokomo
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Job Location:
Kokomo, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 couldnt do it without you.
Make a Difference
Under the direction of a Physical Therapist aPhysical Therapist Assistantwill be responsible for determiningappropriate patient goals anddevelops treatment plan. You will modify treatment plan as needed andutilizes appropriate treatment techniques. The position is primarily to serve our orthopedic patients and some neurologically impaired patients. Aquatic therapy is provided by this PTA two afternoons per week. Therapist can be trained in aquatic therapy and mut must have interest in working with pool patients. A strong sports rehab background is beneficial.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
- Associate of Science Degree(Physical Therapy Assistant) from an accredited program is required
- Must have a validIndiana Physical Therapy Assistant licenseortemporary permit
- Previous PTA experience in an Acute care hospitalsetting
- Must beknowledgeableinanatomy/physiologyandtherapy theoretical concepts and techniques current materials and technological advances and new professional trends.
- You willeffectivelyprovidequality serviceto impaired individuals and communicate effectively with staff peers patients families physicians and all internal/external customers.
- Anabilityto incorporate a basic understanding of the behaviors developmental needs physical needs emotional needs and comfort of theadult patient will help.
- Also youmust be abletolift/transfer patientsandtreatment supply itemswithout restriction.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Community Health Network was created more than 60 years ago by our neighbors, for our neighbors. We've never forgotten that heritage that began with Community Hospital East. To this day, we're still locally based and locally controlled, and we're as closely tied to our communities as ... View more
