Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) for Baptist Medical Center East in Alabama. This PRN, onsite role supports inpatient and outpatient physical therapy under supervision of licensed Physical Therapists.

The position emphasizes documentation, progress notes, discharge summaries, and ensuring treatments follow orders while addressing any deviations. BLS and PTA licensure are required, with strong communication skills and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• PTA degree required or equivalent.
• Active PTA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• HIPAA knowledge and appreciation of patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatment under the direction of the Physical Therapists.
• Monitor progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Ensure treatments are performed as ordered or explain deviations.
• May perform additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

PTA duties

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Active PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant# Careers## Licensed Physical Therapy AssistantApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: PRN: Posted Today: JR107853Baptist 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 East**Job:**Licensed Physical Therapy AssistantLicensed Physical Therapy Assistant**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:1st Shift (United States of America)