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Southeast Health

LPTA

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Dothan, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$58,396 / year median in Alabama

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant administers appropriate treatments and related duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, in keeping with the Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act and the American Physical Therapy Code of Ethics. The LPTA may be involved in the treatment of all age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, older adults, and geriatrics. Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama; Prefer previous experience in acute care setting.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.

SKILLS:

Basic computer skills; Basic knowledge of therapeutic modalities; Proficient in skills check off. Shift Day Shift Details 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FTE 1 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.