Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Trilogy Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and weekly pay

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support Program

Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement

Health, vision, dental & life insurance

First time homebuyers' program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Lexington, KY. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions and collaborating with Physical Therapists to support patient care. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and valid PTA licensure, with preferences for CPR certification and up to 1 year of experience.

The position offers competitive salaries, weekly pay, and benefits including tuition reimbursement and health insurance starting from the first month after hire.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred.
• 0-1 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
• Observe patient responses to therapy and document progress.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient care

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Modalities (heat, cold, electrical stimulation)

Job description

Position Overview

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification
• Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location

The Willows at Citation, 1376 Silver Springs Drive, Lexington, KY

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date
• First time homebuyers' program
• HSA/FSA
• And so much more

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.