Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Owensboro Health • Greenville, KY

12d

About The Position

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and oversees physical therapy aides and technicians in performing treatment. Provides interventions under a physical therapist’s written plan of care, uses standard techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, documents interventions, coordinates support personnel, and supervises PTA students completing clinical rotations. The position is part-time at 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) in Home Health at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, with listed work hours of 0800–1630 and no weekend requirements indicated.

The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The employee supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests, and follows organizational policies and procedures while maintaining a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

Physical demands include frequently standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling loads up to 25 pounds and 25–75 pounds, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive hand and arm movements, keyboard data entry, and several vision tasks. Other demands occur occasionally or rarely, including sitting, lifting or carrying heavier loads, climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling, running, and repetitive foot or leg movements. The role has a low-risk hazardous drug exposure level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hire.
• Current Kentucky license as a Physical Therapy Assistant required upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license and minimum age of 21 required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Document treatment interventions provided.
• Coordinate the activities of physical therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Supervise PTA students completing clinical rotations.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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