Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant — Inpatient & Outpatient Care

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, delivering hospital-based and outpatient services to many residents in Montgomery and surrounding counties. We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support clinicians in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves administering PT treatments, recording progress notes, and discharge summaries, with responsibilities aligned to patient care plans and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• PTA degree required or equivalent.
• Active PTA license required; BLS certification required.
• Experience is not explicitly required, but clinical readiness is expected.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients.
• Work under the direction of licensed Physical Therapists.
• Assist PTs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Ensure treatments are performed as ordered or explain why not.

Skills

Self motivation

Prioritize workload

Communication across backgrounds

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Maintaining confidentiality

Organizational structure knowledge

Supervise/train staff

Education

PTA degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, delivering hospital-based and outpatient services to many residents in Montgomery and surrounding counties. We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support clinicians in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves administering PT treatments, recording progress notes, and discharge summaries, with responsibilities aligned to patient care plans and HIPAA standards.