Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - FT

Baptistfirst; Governors Estates (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. This role involves administering physical therapy treatments, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring all treatments are performed as ordered. Candidates must have an active PTA license and preferably a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. This position offers full-time employment with primary work at Baptist Medical Center South.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatment to patients.
• Monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Ensure treatments are performed as ordered.

Skills

Ability to work from broad directions

Effective communication

Customer service experience

Knowledge of HIPAA standards

Compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant page is loaded## Licensed Physical Therapist Assistantremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104846Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant shall administer physical therapy treatment to patients. The LPTA will work under the direction of the Physical Therapists and will assistant Physical Therapists for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This individual shall monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries. Additionally, the LPTA shall ensure all treatments are performed as ordered or communicate why any treatment was not performed. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. **Education / Experience**: Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant, Bachelor's degree preferred. **License / Certification**: Active PTA license required, BLS required **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated. • Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency. • Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization. • Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients. • Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills. • The ability to communicate effectively with patients, guest, and hospital personnel. • The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort. • The ability to maintain confidentiality. • Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:Position requires sitting 25%, standing 60%, and walking 15%, of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and frequent use of large muscle groups. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Licensed Physical Therapist AssistantLicensed Physical Therapy Assistant**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)