Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to implement prescribed PT plans under a supervising physical therapist. You will oversee PT aides and coordinate activities of students and support staff in a hospital-based home health setting.

The role emphasizes documentation of interventions, patient progress, and adherence to high reliability and safety standards in care delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hire.
• KY PTA license required upon hire.
• Driver's license and 21+ years of age required upon hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days of employment.

Aufgaben

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Oversees physical therapy aides/technicians in performing treatment.
• Documents treatment interventions and patient progress.
• Coordinates activities of PT aides, students, and other support personnel.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

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 HealthJob 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 rotationsSkills 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 ExperienceNA minimum of 1 year Physical Therapy experience requiredEducationAssociate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hireLicensure/Certification/RegistrationPTA - Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire ANDDriver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire ANDBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this positionOrganizational 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:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.