Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

As a physical therapist assistant with Ortho Louisville, you will be responsible for treating patients according to a treatment plan established by the physical therapist on your team. You will also be collaborating with team members to assist patients with a full recovery after surgery or injury.

Why would you choose to work with the Ortho Louisville therapy team?

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus contingent on a 2-year agreement
• Outpatient setting with NO WEEKENDS, PAID HOLIDAYS, and NO MANDATORY OVERTIME
• 4-day work week available and flexibility for work-life balance
• Unlimited continuing education on MedBridge provided by Ortho Louisville
• Additional continuing education benefits that renew every calendar year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance available
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual with rollover and availability to cash in one week per year
• 401 (k) with employer match and employer paid life insurance
• Short term and Long Term Disability and FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program with free benefits for our Ortho Louisville team
• License Reimbursement
• Mentorship for new grads
• Team approach to treatment in clinics where there are other physical therapist assistants to collaborate with providing an ongoing learning experience for therapists at all levels of expertise
• A management team working together to support therapists and assist with professional and personal growth

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• State license to practice as a physical therapist assistant
• CPR certification

Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to state practice act
• Maintain state licensure and complete continuing education regularly to stay current on the practice of physical therapy to best serve our patients
• Treat patients in need of skilled physical therapy services with proper documentation to support medical necessity of treatment under the direction of a licensed PT
• Facilitate open communication with physicians, co-workers and patients to provide the best comprehensive care possible for the community we serve
• Participate in chart audits and review of care plans with colleagues to facilitate best practices within our organization