Physical Therapy Assistant

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Relocation opportunities

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Job summary

PruittHealth is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN or part-time schedules in a post-acute care setting. The role focuses on implementing the treatment plan under supervision, ensuring quality care for residents, and supporting a safety-focused work environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CAPTE-accredited PTA program graduate license and active state licensure, with flexibility to work in a team that values patient-centered care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Clinical tasks and patient care responsibilities.
• Timely and accurate documentation per policy.
• Adhere to scope of practice and state regulations.
• Effective communication with patients and care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Physical Therapy care plan as prescribed.
• Perform clinical tasks and document promptly per policy.
• Follow established policies and procedures for scope of practice.
• Recognize priorities in patient care and respond accordingly.
• Complete orientation, in-services, and trainings timely.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Clinical care

Documentation

Policy adherence

Patient communication

Education

Valid PTA license (state)

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Foreign-trained: equivalent evaluation accepted

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapy Assistant (2612659)

Physical Therapy Assistant - 2612659

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

Schedule: PRN or Part Time

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We\'re not only committed to your career, we\'re committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

Responsibilities

• Assist in the executing of the Physical Therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.
• Perform clinical tasks, communication, and documentation timely and accurately per policy
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings timely and successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid professional license in the state of practice
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential\'s evaluation organization approved by the APTA

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