Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a per diem role. The position offers a $35.00 per hour wage with a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

The hospital is a joint venture between Vibra and Select Medical, focusing on inpatient rehabilitation across brain injuries and orthopedic conditions. The PTA will assist under a licensed PT, coordinate with staff, and contribute to patient education and care planning, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care under supervision.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
• Communicate with supervising PT regarding scheduled patients to identify needs for assessment and reassessment of patients, and modification of treatment plans.
• Participate in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Perform other professional duties within the scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant or eligible

BLS certification or completion within 90 days

Job description

Overview

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture between Vibra with Select MedicalPosition: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: Bowling Green, KYSchedule:Per DiemCompensation: $35.00 per hour

$7500.00 Sign On Bonus

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans