Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

(These statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.)

1. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides treatment within the established plan of care to accomplish the established goals.
2. Exercises the skills, safeguards and professional conduct of a Physical Therapist Assistant.
3. Completes documentation of patient accurate FIM scores, treatment, progress and response to treatment as well as thorough weekly progress notes and discharge summaries within the designated time frames
4. Reports patient progress and changes in patient condition to the Physical Therapist in a timely manner to ensure high quality and safe outcomes.
5. Assists in discharge planning with other staff team members on the rehabilitation unit.
6. Maintains effective and timely communication with team staff members and physician on the rehabilitation unit ensuring high quality and safe outcomes.
7. Contributes to a high performance work environment by seeking educational resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
8. Participate and completes other duties and special projects/ committees as assigned.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Assist in orienting staff members.
2. Supervise PTA clinical students, teen volunteers and shadow students.
3. Assist with departmental Performance Improvement Program and designated committees.
4. Maintain adequate supplies, assist in keeping department clean and ready for patient treatment.
5. Attend appropriate patient care conferences or meetings.
6. Assist in transportation of patients and preparation for treatment.
7. Provide staff inservices as requested.

Job Specifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. State licensure.
• Experience: Clinical experience from physical therapist assistant program.

Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.