Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed

Lifepoint Health • Lucasville, OH

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About The Position

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a full-time, day-shift Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role supports patients in developing, recovering, and maintaining physical mobility and function. The assistant implements the supervising therapist’s treatment plan using appropriate modalities, monitors patient responses, communicates progress and potential goal revisions, documents care and patient progress, and educates patients and caregivers. The position also assists with discharge planning and provides information about adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is a rehabilitation hospital within Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier. The organization describes its employee offering as including education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, a 401(k) retirement package with company match, wellness programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• Graduate of a program in the discipline required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant in the State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to patients who need to develop, recover, and maintain physical mobility and function.
• Implement the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor the patient’s response to the treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions regularly to the Physical Therapist.
• Document services provided and patient response and progress.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree