Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Home Health department. You will conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under supervision, oversee aides/technicians, and ensure plan of care is followed.

The role requires at least 1 year of PT experience, an Associate's degree or higher as a PTA, and KY PTA licensure. A valid driver’s license and BLS certification within 90 days are also required.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• Coordinates activities of physical therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Supervises PTA students completing clinical rotations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Under minimal supervision

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 0800-1630 | Status: Part Time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Home Health

Job Summary

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Oversees physical therapy aides/technicians in performing treatment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• Coordinates activities of physical therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Supervises PTA students completing clinical rotations.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience NA minimum of 1 year Physical Therapy experience required.
• Education Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hire.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration PTA - Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
• Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire.
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occ