Physical Therapy Assistant (H)

King's Daughters Medical Center; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide essential care and rehabilitation services. In this role, you will work closely with patients, administering treatments and exercises to enhance their recovery journey. Your expertise will play a crucial role in collaborating with healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive patient care. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you will utilize your skills to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Kentucky as a Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• One year experience as a PTA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Instructs and motivates patients to improve functional activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercises

Documentation in EPIC

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Applied Science

Tools

Orthopedic Braces

Therapeutic Modalities

Job description

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• The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Confers with members of the physical therapy staff, physician, and other practitioners to obtain patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Administers active, passive, resistive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold packs.
• Observes patient during treatments, compiles and evaluates data on patient responses and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist. Completes all required documentation in EPIC accurately and timely.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Instructs patients and families in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Associate's Degree in Applied Science
• Maintains active licensure in the State of Kentucky as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred qualifications: One year experience as a PTA.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
• Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting).
• Frequently required to walk and move about.
• Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
• Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
• Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
• Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Occasionally required to position self to meet patient needs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care