Ernest Health
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ernest Health, Lafayette, Indiana, us, 47903
Overview
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
At
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital,
we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Our hospital has been ranked in the
Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 6 years
and has earned The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Lafayette and the surrounding communities. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible and Health Saving account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityCompetitive compensationWellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus programTherapy Preceptor bonus programContinuing education opportunitiesWhat you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.Graduate Degree from an accredited program in PTACurrent State PTA License.Current CPRQualifications
Required Skills:
Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standardsDemonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsDemonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
At
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital,
we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Our hospital has been ranked in the
Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 6 years
and has earned The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Lafayette and the surrounding communities. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible and Health Saving account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityCompetitive compensationWellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus programTherapy Preceptor bonus programContinuing education opportunitiesWhat you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.Graduate Degree from an accredited program in PTACurrent State PTA License.Current CPRQualifications
Required Skills:
Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standardsDemonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsDemonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.