Physical Therapy Assistant - Patient-Centered Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join St. Charles Hospital. You will provide skilled interventions under the Physical Therapist, document progress, and support patients across outpatient, inpatient, pediatrics, and other sites.

Must be licensed as a PTA in the current practice state and obtain BLS within 30 days of hire. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and student mentorship are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age appropriate care

Records management

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join St. Charles Hospital. You will provide skilled interventions under the Physical Therapist, document progress, and support patients across outpatient, inpatient, pediatrics, and other sites.

Must be licensed as a PTA in the current practice state and obtain BLS within 30 days of hire. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and student mentorship are part of the role.