Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant - Hospital Rehab

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to conduct medically prescribed therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will oversee therapy aides and technicians and contribute to patient care in Rehabilitation.

This full-time position requires an Associate's degree in PTA, Kentucky PTA license, and BLS within 90 days. Weekend coverage and 0.9 FTE are part of the schedule; the role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and quality patient

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• KY PTA license 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 utilizing standard physical therapy techniques suitable for patient age and condition.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• Coordinates activities of physical therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Supervises PTA students completing clinical rotations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

KY PTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to conduct medically prescribed therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will oversee therapy aides and technicians and contribute to patient care in Rehabilitation.

This full-time position requires an Associate's degree in PTA, Kentucky PTA license, and BLS within 90 days. Weekend coverage and 0.9 FTE are part of the schedule; the role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and quality patient