Job Description: BHMG Physical Therapy Ring Rd Full Time PTA The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of treatment as designed by the Physical Therapist. The PTA will perform duties within the scope of his/her department and training. The PTA will complete documentation in the medical record according to the department policies and procedures. Provide education to staff, patients, families, and the community as needed. The PTA must intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mentation, vision, hearing or mobility. Direct patient care is provided to patients from adolescent through adult to the geriatric age group. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual’s job. May perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific function may change from time to time. Carries out the principles of positive customer relations. Implements patient care programs as outlined by the physical therapist, using appropriate techniques and modalities to insure quality care as well as safety for each patient. Maintains at least weekly communication with supervising therapists for each patient so that treatment plans and changes can be thoroughly discussed. Seeks assistance and opinions from appropriate sources regarding patient treatments. Requests re-evaluations as appropriate or as patient’s condition indicates from the supervising therapist. Reports any adverse reaction by the patient to the therapist. Completes patient documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains communication with physicians and other health care professionals. Assists with discharge planning. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Certified or eligible for certification in the State of Kentucky. Minimum of 2 (two) years clinical experience preferred. 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. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.