Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Facility Name: Paris Regional

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Physical Therapy Assistant who excels in this role:

• Works in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree. Additional requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

Paris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”