Physical Therapist Assistant
Part-timePaducah, KYPart-time$7.25/hrSeen 3w ago
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Baptist Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY works part‑time on the first shift, treating patients, communicating with doctors and health personnel, and supervising aides and support staff under a licensed Physical Therapist, while ensuring compliance with state practice regulations.
Key focus areas include Provide therapeutic procedures and exercises to improve functional independence and reduce pain, Document treatment notes and discharge summaries promptly, and Design home exercise programs and instruct patients, families, and caregivers.
Important skills include Therapeutic Procedures, Range Of Motion Exercises, Strength Training, Coordination Training, Balance Training, and Functional Mobility Training.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
20
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Part Time, First Shift
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will treat patients, maintain communication with doctors and other health personnel, supervise aides, volunteers, support staff, and students under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Job Duties:
Provide services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
Completes documentation for treatment notes and D/C summaries in a timely manner.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending discharge disposition and assistive equipment needs.
Requirements:
Associates in a Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Preferred Requirements:
Acute Care
Benefits:
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Part time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26105008
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