The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans developed by the supervising therapist, monitors patient responses, and communicates progress and goal revisions. Responsibilities also include documenting services, educating patients and families, assisting with discharge planning, and providing information on adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's degree and be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program, holding a Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Kentucky and Basic Life Support certification. The role requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the capacity to handle stressful environments.
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Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - Long-Term Acute Care Kindred Hospital Louisville Full Time | Days $2500 Sign on Bonus Your experience matters: Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) 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.
More about our team: Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Louisville, Ky, and 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.
Connect with our Recruiter: Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net, text 615-324-9804 or via phone 629-257-6058 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert How you’ll contribute: A Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) who excels in this role: Implements 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.
Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Professional Development
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Vision Coverage
Discount Programs
Company Match
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Family Leave
Loan Assistance
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Higher Education Tuition Assistance
Certification Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Package
Mental Wellness Programs
Physical Wellness Programs
Financial Wellness Programs
Free Gym Memberships
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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.
What We Are Looking For: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
Associate’s degree Required Graduate of a Program in Discipline Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of KY Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement Kindred Hospital Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kindred Hospital Louisville is 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
