Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWarsaw, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting is required.
A Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, modalities, and interventions used in physical therapy is required.
The ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary team is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required for accurate documentation and treatment planning.
Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and regulatory standards is required.
Physical stamina to assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating treatment-plan effectiveness and collaborate on adjustments to achieve clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations.
Implement therapeutic interventions focused on posture, balance, locomotion, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, pain management, and daily functional abilities.
Administer treatment methods and modalities under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, consistent with current physical therapy practices.
Monitor patient progress and provide timely feedback to the supervising Physical Therapist about patient responses and treatment effectiveness.
Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, techniques, and self-management strategies that promote recovery and improve function.
Tailor treatment approaches to each patient's age, developmental level, cultural background, and individual goals.
Document patient care clearly, concisely, and accurately, including treatment plans, interventions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations, in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care, including participating in discharge planning and recommending ongoing therapy or supportive services.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by following infection-control and safety protocols.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers therapeutic techniques and interventions designed to improve, maintain, or restore function for children and adults 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 across diverse patient populations.
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.

Qualifications

0-1 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Licenses and Certifications

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant license in state of employment required
BLS - Basic Life Support required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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