Physical Therapy Assistant I – On-site, Full-Time

UK King's Daughters; Wheelersburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Wheelersburg, Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant I to provide direct patient care under a licensed therapist and support a coordinated PT program. Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with treatment plans, and educating patients on home exercises.

Familiarity with braces and assistive devices is a plus. Licensure and BLS are required, with opportunities to grow within the department.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under licensed therapist.
• Accurate documentation of patient activities and outcomes.
• Coordinate with PT staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients in home exercises and safety.
• Assist with braces, prostheses, and other devices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with PT staff and physicians to coordinate care.
• Implements treatment plans with exercises, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Observes patient responses and reports progress to therapist.
• Documents patient care activities in the EMR.
• Educates patients and families on procedures and home care.
• Provides orientation and supervision as required.
• Maintains licensure and annual competencies.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Braces training

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Wheelersburg, Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant I to provide direct patient care under a licensed therapist and support a coordinated PT program. Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with treatment plans, and educating patients on home exercises.

Familiarity with braces and assistive devices is a plus. Licensure and BLS are required, with opportunities to grow within the department.