Physical Therapist Assistant

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; New Connecticut (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for the Rehab unit at Dearborn Hospital.

The PTA implements treatment plans, provides high-quality patient care, monitors progress, and communicates changes in patient condition. The PTA documents services and ensures proper billing, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team for rehab programs, assists in discharge planning, and supervises technicians or staff as needed while aligning with APTA ethics and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist and provides high-quality patient care while monitoring progress.
• Documents services accurately and ensures interventions are billed and compliant with policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in discharge planning to support outcomes.
• Supervises technicians and ancillary personnel; participates in staff orientation and in-services.
• Adheres to APTA Code of Ethics and organizational policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 0 Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you - personally and professionally.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Rehab unit located within the Dearborn Hospital.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, providing high-quality patient care while monitoring progress and communicating changes in patient condition. The PTA is responsible for timely and accurate documentation of services provided, ensuring all interventions are appropriately billed and compliant with organizational and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, the PTA assists in coordinating patient rehabilitation programs and participates in discharge planning to support successful patient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include supervising technicians and ancillary personnel, contributing to staff orientation, mentoring, and educational in-services, and maintaining adherence to APTA Code of Ethics standards, regulatory guidelines, and healthcare system policies and procedures. The PTA demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, promotes rehabilitation services through daily activities, and performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program Licensed or eligible or license in the state where work is being performed.

Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge of Physical Therapy techniques Good interpersonal and time management skills Good communication skills Kind and Length of Experience New graduate or experienced therapist DESIRABLE Previous experience in setting related to primary role. Previous experience supervising technicians and ancillary personnel Previous experience using EMR (electronic medical record)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We're right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.