Lifepoint Health·Dayton, Ohio
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the assistant provides physical therapy services to help patients develop, recover, and maintain physical mobility and function by implementing prescribed treatment plans. This includes monitoring patient responses, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and assisting with discharge planning and adaptive equipment selection.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
PRN: Your experience matters
At Kindred Hospital Dayton, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant 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.
How you’ll contribute
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.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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.
About us Kindred Hospital Dayton is a 51-bed long-term acute care hospital located in Dayton, OH, and is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.
“Kindred Hospital Dayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Dayton 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.
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree and be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program, along with holding current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this role.
Market context
In Ohio, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are commonly competitive because employers often look for current licensure, acute-care experience, and practical readiness for patient handling and travel. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster. Before applying, confirm your license status, driving coverage, and ability to meet the lifting requirement.
