Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
LH
Lifepoint Health Careers
Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Physical Therapy Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Ohio data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$57,397 / year median in Ohio
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time, Day Shift Your experience matters At Southern Ohio Medical Center , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function. Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary. Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: