PTA - Rehab Mobility Specialist | Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan match

Mental health and wellness programs

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dayton is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN shifts in Dayton, OH. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver physical therapy services focused on developing, recovering, and maintaining mobility and function.

The role includes implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, documenting responses, and assisting with discharge planning while educating patients and families on adaptive equipment and community resources.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists 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.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree

Graduate of a program in discipline

Job description

Kindred Hospital Dayton is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN shifts in Dayton, OH. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver physical therapy services focused on developing, recovering, and maintaining mobility and function.

The role includes implementing treatment plans, monitoring progress, documenting responses, and assisting with discharge planning while educating patients and families on adaptive equipment and community resources.