Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant: Inpatient & Outpatient

Baptist Health (Alabama); United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care in our inpatient and outpatient settings. This PRN role works under licensed Physical Therapists, administering treatments and assisting with progress notes and discharge summaries.

The LPTA will ensure treatments follow orders, communicate when treatments cannot be performed, and may take on additional duties within the role's scope.

Qualifications

• PTA degree required or pursued; licensed to practice as PTA.
• Active PTA license required, BLS certification.
• Ability to collaborate with Physical Therapists and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments under PT supervision.
• Assist PTs with patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Monitor progress notes and discharge summaries; document as ordered.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Organizational awareness

Training/supervision

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care in our inpatient and outpatient settings. This PRN role works under licensed Physical Therapists, administering treatments and assisting with progress notes and discharge summaries.

The LPTA will ensure treatments follow orders, communicate when treatments cannot be performed, and may take on additional duties within the role's scope.