Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
full-time•Fort Wayne
About this role
Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for individuals affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence.
Essential Functions
The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for individuals affected by age, injury, disease, or congenital conditions. This role focuses on providing safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy services to support patient recovery and independence.
Essential Functions
- Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborates on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes.
- Implements therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities.
- Administers treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring they align with current physical therapy practices.
- Monitors patient progress and provides timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient responses and treatment effectiveness.
- Provides patient education on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function.
- Ensures treatment approaches are tailored to the patient’s age, developmental level, cultural background, and individual goals.
- Completes clear, concise, and accurate documentation of patient care, including treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations, adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care, including participation in discharge planning and recommendations for ongoing therapy or supportive services.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, modalities, and interventions used in physical therapy.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate documentation and treatment planning.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and regulatory standards.
- Physical stamina to assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises.
- PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant licensed in state of employment required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Other facts
Tech stack
Therapeutic Techniques,Patient Education,Documentation,Collaboration,Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Organizational Skills,Attention to Detail,Infection Control,Safety Protocols,Physical Stamina,Treatment Planning,Self-Management Strategies,Progress Monitoring,Cultural Sensitivity,Evidence-Based Practice
About Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: https://www.chs.net/
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions to improve patient function and recovery. They assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment plans and implementing interventions while monitoring patient progress.
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What does a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant do at Community Health Systems?
As a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant at Community Health Systems, you will: the Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions to improve patient function and recovery. They assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment plans and implementing interventions while monitoring patient progress..
Why join Community Health Systems as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant?
Community Health Systems is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Certified Physical Therapy Assistant position at Community Health Systems remote?
The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant position at Community Health Systems is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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