Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) PRN (As Needed)

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Team Lead (LPTA) PRN to provide supportive supervision and patient care in Prattville Baptist Hospital. The role involves assisting Physical Therapists, monitoring notes and discharge summaries, and coordinating LPTA coverage including weekends.

Strong leadership and communication skills, HIPAA knowledge, and a patient-focused approach are required to ensure treatment orders are followed and staff performance is managed.

Qualifications

• Degree in accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment under supervision of Physical Therapists for inpatients and outpatients.
• Monitors and completes progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Ensures treatments are performed as ordered or communicates why not performed.
• Supervises LPTAs and conducts performance evaluations.
• Manages PTO, clinical skills checklist, and weekly coverage including weekends.

Skills

Self-motivation

Priority management

Effective communication

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Confidentiality

Organizational knowledge

Leadership/Supervision

Education

Degree in PTA program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Highlights

Summary: Administers physical therapy treatment to patients, working under the direction of and assistant to Physical Therapists for inpatients and outpatients. Monitors and completes progress notes and discharge summaries. Ensures all treatments are performed as ordered or communicates why treatment was not performed. Supervises all LPTAs and is responsible for performance evaluations, regulating PTO, clinical skills checklist, weekly coverage including weekends, and all other job related requirements for the LPTA staff.

Education / Experience

• Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience 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.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) PRN (As Needed) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Team Lead Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist 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. Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.