Physical Therapy Assistant: Growth, Benefits & Impact

Lifepoint Health; Wheelersburg (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Free gym membership

Mental health services

Discount programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the day shift. Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will help patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function, implement treatment plans, and document progress.

You will educate patients and families and assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment guidance. Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree in the discipline and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in developing, recovering, and maintaining patient mobility.
• Implement treatment plans under supervision.
• Monitor patient responses and progress; document outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about deficits and use of adaptive equipment.
• Support discharge planning and community resource referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree

BLS certification

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the day shift. Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will help patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function, implement treatment plans, and document progress.

You will educate patients and families and assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment guidance. Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree in the discipline and BLS certification.