Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Ellis and Badenhausen Ortho•Louisville, KY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

New Graduates are Encouraged to Apply! Come work with us at E&B, where people make the difference! We rely heavily on people with the right aptitude, attitude and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success. Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics, PSC is dedicated to providing the Louisville community with the highest quality of orthopedic service. We will ensure that patient care remains the focus of our medical practice by maintaining an experienced staff and by keeping on the forefront of medical technology and research. About the role; Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care following the individualized PT Plan of Care (POC) including assessment, treatment, plan, progression of a home exercise program, patient education, and communication to maximize the patients progress towards achieving the functional goals set by the evaluating PT.

Requirements

Required PTA license in good standing with KY Board of Physical Therapy
Must work well with people
Effective communication skills
Strong ethical and moral character references
Willingness to support and encourage co-workers
Skill in appropriate scheduling and planning
Accuracy in all job duties / assigned tasks
Ability to communicate clearly and to establish / maintain effective relationships
Timeliness
Organization
Ability to work and manage independently / problem-solve
Strong follow through
Ability to multi-task and think pro-actively
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to think independently
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, reach and lift; demonstrate exercises to patients effectively
Must be able to transfer patients safely
Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipment
Lift / carry (including moving equipment) up to 50 pounds
Occasional stress from balancing workload and multiple tasks
Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
Category III: involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards
Extreme cold, heat and noise due to environments at athletic functions
Minimal exposure to communicable diseases

Responsibilities

Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care following the individualized PT Plan of Care (POC) including assessment, treatment, plan, progression of a home exercise program, patient education, and communication to maximize the patients progress towards achieving the functional goals set by the evaluating PT.