Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

South Bend, IN

As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country's largest corporations and federal agencies.

We are currently seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to work in our brand new health & wellness center located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Our PTA a dministers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to our Physical Therapist, by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions:

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.

• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.

• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.

• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.

• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.

• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State.
• At least two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic, occupational health, or other ambulatory care clinic.
• Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and/or an EMR.
Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations.
• Experience in an occupational health clinic

While working at this employer site, you will have the ability to get to know your patients, while helping to improve their health status and taking care of their immediate health needs.

If you seek an exciting, new opportunity that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a great environment - bring your energy, enthusiasm and expertise to Take Care Health Systems.
Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people!
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