Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location
- Paducah, KY
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
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.
- 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.
• Associates in a Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- 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
• Acute Care
- Acute Care
• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- 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
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
From BHS Baptist Healthcare System's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job