What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA position at BrightSpring Health Services?
Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA
Job Locations
US-KY-LEXINGTON
| ID | 2026-195634 | Line of Business | Adoration Health | Position Type | Full-Time | Pay Min | USD $35.00/Hr. | Pay Max | USD $39.00/Hr. |
Adoration Health
Adoration Health is expanding in Lexington, KY!
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Cedarhurst Senior Living of Hamburg
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Who we are looking for:
- An experienced PTA, enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength & independence
- You are familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric and/or Outpatient settings
- You value flexibility, autonomy and providing personalized one-on-one care
What you will receive:
- Flexible Hours- Create your own schedule
- Clinical Autonomy
- Provide 1:1 Patient Care
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership & Team Environment
- Assisting the Physcial Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
- Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
- Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
- Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice.
- Current Live CPR Certification
- Two-step TB skin test required
- Proof of Auto Insurance
- Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
- Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
- One year preferred
- New grads encouraged to apply
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
- Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
- Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
- A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
USD $35.00 - $39.00 / Hour
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
Salary : $35 - $39