Physical Therapist Assistant

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for their Outpatient Physical Therapy department in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The PTA will implement treatment plans, provide direct patient care, and maintain thorough documentation of patient progress. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited PTA program and possess strong communication skills for working with patients and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program required.
• Certification or eligibility in Kentucky necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care programs as outlined by the physical therapist.
• Maintain communication with supervising therapists.
• Complete patient documentation according to departmental policies.

Skills

Customer Relations

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

State certification (certified or eligible)

Job description

Job Description:

BHMG Outpatient Physical Therapy Ring Rd E'town

PTA - Full Time

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of treatment as designed by the Physical Therapist. The PTA will perform duties within the scope of his/her department and training. The PTA will complete documentation in the medical record according to the department policies and procedures. Provide education to staff, patients, families, and the community as needed. The PTA must intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mentation, vision, hearing or mobility. Direct patient care is provided to patients from adolescent through adult to the geriatric age group.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. May perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific function may change from time to time.

• Carries out the principles of positive customer relations.
• Implements patient care programs as outlined by the physical therapist, using appropriate techniques and modalities to ensure quality care as well as safety for each patient.
• Maintains at least weekly communication with supervising therapists for each patient so that treatment plans and changes can be thoroughly discussed.
• Seeks assistance and opinions from appropriate sources regarding patient treatments.
• Requests re-evaluations as appropriate or as patient's condition indicates from the supervising therapist. Reports any adverse reaction by the patient to the therapist.
• Completes patient documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains communication with physicians and other health care professionals. Assists with discharge planning.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Certified or eligible for certification in the State of Kentucky.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years clinical experience preferred.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.