PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Hazard, KY, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support the rehabilitation team under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role involves delivering prescribed therapies, educating patients on exercises and use of assistive devices, documenting responses, and helping maintain efficient therapy services.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in physical therapy and PTA licensure, with at least one year of experience

Qualifications

• Two-year accredited PTA program leading to an associate degree.
• Current Physical Therapist's Assistant licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year experience in a physical therapy department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Administer exercise, massage, heat, light, electrical and other modalities according to the treatment plan.
• Instruct and assist patients to improve ambulation and mobility.
• Educate patients on use and care of assistive devices and prosthetic equipment.
• Document treatment provided and patient response in medical records; assist with recordkeeping and reporting.

Education

Associate degree in physical therapy

PTA licensure

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist's Assistant is responsible for performing prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients and for providing clinical direction to physical therapy workers.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments in a medical facility or in patient's home under the supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with a treatment plan established by a physical therapist.
• Administers exercise, massage, heat, light, sound, water, electrical, and infrared treatments and uses hot or cold packs to treat patients.
• Instructs and assists patients to learn to improve their ability to walk and move from one location to another.
• Instructs patients in the use and care of assistive equipment and prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs, braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheel chairs.
• Observes patients during treatment and reports progress to physical therapist.
• Provides clinical direction to physical therapy workers.
• Documents in the medical record treatment provided and patient response to treatment.
• Maintains necessary records and statistical reports as required.
• Assists in providing inservice education programs to other hospital personnel.
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and department.
• May assist with patient transportation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two year accredited program leading to an associate degree in physical therapy.
• Current Physical Therapist's Assistant licensure in state where working.
• Minimum of one year experience in a physical therapy department preferred.