Adult Physical Therapy Assistant, Days

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality patient care across the lifespan, from newborns to seniors. The role includes documenting treatments, educating patients and families, and applying developmental knowledge in interactions.

You will contribute to efficient department operations and collaborate with the care team to promote patient outcomes and continuity of care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Credential as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in delivering quality patient care across age groups (neonate to geriatric).
• Maintain documentation of patient treatments.
• Provide health education to patients, families and other staff.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.
• Support department operations and efficiency.

Education

Associate Degree

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Physical Therapy Assistant is to assist the Physical Therapists in providing quality patient care for patient’s aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments; demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development; provides health education to patients, families and other health care providers; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interaction; and contributes to the efficient operations of the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree


• Physical Therapist Assistant

Desired:

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting