Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant — Hospital Rehab

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to conduct medically prescribed therapy under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will oversee therapy aides and technicians to support patient care.

This role is a full-time weekend position (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period) in Rehabilitation, requiring Kentucky PTA licensure and BLS within 90 days. No prior experience is required, and you will work under minimal supervision in a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hire.
• Kentucky PTA licensure required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions with standard PT techniques tailored to patient age and condition.
• Documents treatment interventions provided.
• Coordinates activities of physical therapy aides, students, and support personnel.
• Supervises PTA students during clinical rotations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant

Kentucky PTA license

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to conduct medically prescribed therapy under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will oversee therapy aides and technicians to support patient care.

This role is a full-time weekend position (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period) in Rehabilitation, requiring Kentucky PTA licensure and BLS within 90 days. No prior experience is required, and you will work under minimal supervision in a dynamic hospital