Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - FT

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for full-time, onsite support at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. The LPTA will work under Physical Therapists, providing care for inpatients and outpatients and documenting progress and discharge summaries.

Qualifications include a PTA degree, active PTA license, BLS, and strong communication skills. Expect a role focused on patient comfort, confidentiality, and teamwork within the hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active PTA license is required.
• BLS certification required.

Aufgaben

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients.
• Monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Communicate reasons when a treatment is not performed; perform duties within scope.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Self-motivation

Organization

Ausbildung

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Active PTA license

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

## Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - FTApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: Full time: Posted Today: JR107030Baptist 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 https://www.baptistfirst.org.**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 Assistant - FTLicensed Physical Therapy Assistant**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)