PTA - Impactful Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function, with discharge planning support.

Responsibilities include implementing the treatment plan, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and monitoring responses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Licenses: Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of KY.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities; seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient’s responses to the treatment plan and communicate progress and goal revisions regularly to the physical therapist.
• Document services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support program.

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients develop, recover, and maintain mobility and function, with discharge planning support.

Responsibilities include implementing the treatment plan, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and monitoring responses.