Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA)

Lifepoint Health; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time day shift. Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will provide therapeutic interventions to help patients regain mobility and function.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document responses, and educate patients and families about care plans. The role emphasizes discharge planning support and use of adaptive equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required for PTA licensure.
• State license/registration as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed physical therapist in evaluating and treating patients.
• Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities and monitor responses.
• Document patient progress and communicate outcomes to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families about deficits and home programs.
• Support discharge planning and use of adaptive equipment when needed.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Full-Time, Day Shift

Your experience matters

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
• Physical Therapy Assistant in the State
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

About us

Southern Ohio Medical Center is a rehabilitation hospital that is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Ohio Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Ohio Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.