Physical Therapy Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) • Louisville, KY

32d • $31 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Rate: $31.44 - $34.47

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional weekends and evenings

OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the PACE Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to program participants. Provides clinical physical therapy treatments for program participants on acute, restorative and maintenance levels as needed. Follows the treatment plan as per Registered Physical Therapist assessment and documented care plan.

Requirements

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation, to assist participants in their homes or other settings.
• Must clear the background check.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum, with a active PTA license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the older population.
• Effective listening, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and apply good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of practice boundaries for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.).
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior CommUnity Care and in accordance with CMS before working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
• Communicate participant’s changes and progress per treatment plan on a regular basis to Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintain proper documentation according to state policies and, federal PACE regulations.
• Maintain proper records according to PACE policy and procedures in the EMR and as otherwise required.
• Perform and record, if required, as specified by the planned treatment program, non-evaluative on going data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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