Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health•Green Bay, WI

20d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, taking responsibility and accountability for providing care to assigned patients. The PTA provides physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures established in a treatment plan by a Physical Therapist to restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury, in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and quality-of-care standards. Under the supervising Physical Therapist’s guidance, the PTA gathers pertinent information and implements treatment programs using varied techniques and activities, reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs, and identifies equipment and discharge needs. The PTA observes precautions related to each patient’s injury or diagnosis, prepares patients for treatment as needed, provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations, and completes documentation according to hospital policy and the State Practice Act. The PTA communicates and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders, applies physical agents and therapeutic exercises or gait-training activities outlined in the patient’s plan of care, and progresses patients when deemed appropriate by the Physical Therapist. This PRN position is with HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital, a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility scheduled to open in 2026. The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current BLS/CPR card.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience caring for patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement comprehensive physical therapy programs under the supervising Physical Therapist’s guidance, using varied techniques and treatment activities.
Review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs.
Identify equipment and discharge needs.
Observe patients’ injuries or diagnoses and take necessary precautions.
Assist patients with preparation for treatment or modalities as needed.
Provide treatment to patients with diverse diagnoses and complete supporting documentation according to hospital policy and the State Practice Act.
Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Apply physical agents, therapeutic exercises, and gait-training activities outlined by the licensed Physical Therapist in the patient’s plan of care.
Progress patients appropriately when deemed necessary by the Physical Therapist.