In Home Physical Therapist Assistant-KORT_Louiville, KY

Select Medical • Louisville, KY

8d • Remote

About The Position

KORT is Kentucky's premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy specializing in orthopedics, sports and industrial medicine. Since 1987, KORT has provided clinical and customer service excellence to patients in our clinics, at employer sites, and with high school, college, and professional sports teams. In addition, KORT Outpatient at Home also contracts their home health services in Kentucky including: post-operative physical therapy; fall prevention; vestibular rehabilitation; wound care; and more. Outpatient experience preferred!

Requirements

• Valid state license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must be able to function independently, be flexible, possess personal integrity, and be able to work effectively with patients, personnel, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Outpatient Physical Therapy experience
• Must be willing to assist in carrying out the objectives of the facility.
• Automobile liability insurance and current unrestricted drivers license required.
• CPR certification or complete training required.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient experience preferred!

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled therapy interventions and treatments to patients in a home setting while acting under the supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Provides direct patient care according to the treatment plan established by the registered physical therapist to include, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities in accordance with state practice guidelines.
• Monitors carefully the patient’s status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders.
• Educates patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed