Physical Therapist Assistant

Location 3615 Newburg Road,Louisville, KY, 40218,United States Base Pay $58,000.00 - $73,000.00 / Year Employee Type FT Exempt Manage Others No About Us Aptiva Health is a rapidly growing, multi-specialty medical group with several locations throughout Kentucky and one in Indianapolis dedicated to delivering comprehensive orthopedic and acute-injury care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary model. Our teams — including surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, neuropsychologists, mental wellness practitioners and diagnostic imaging technologists — work together to provide coordinated, patient-centered services ranging from general wellness and orthopedic services to sports medicine and concussion management to women’s pelvic health, dry needling, mental wellness and advanced imaging. Guided by our core values of transparency, fairness, innovation and hospitality, we’re committed to creating an unrivaled experience for providers, team members, and the communities we serve. We are currently looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant for our Louisville and Mt Washington offices. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare in the region! Job Overview Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories. Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and JCAHO standards, anticipating emerging issues. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances physical therapy and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Physical Therapist Assistant Skills and Qualifications Physiological Knowledge Health Promotion and Maintenance Creating a Safe Effective Environment Excels in Patient Services Problem-Solving Abilities Requirements Physical Therapist Assistant Certification Ability to Work Full-Time and Extended Hours #J-18808-Ljbffr