Summary Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time, First Shift The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will treat patients, maintain communication with doctors and other health personnel, supervise aides, volunteers, support staff, and students under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy Practice Act. Job Duties: • Provide services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices. • Completes documentation for treatment notes and D/C summaries in a timely manner. • Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending discharge disposition and assistive equipment needs. Requirements: • Associates in a Physical Therapist Assistant Program • Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy Preferred Requirements: • Acute Care Benefits: • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement plans with company match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.