PTA - Physical Therapy

Job Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides comprehensive skilled services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA educates patients and their families, ensures patient safety, completes accurate documentation, and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Job Details Agency: Baptist Health Homecare - Lexington

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

Benefits Competitive base hourly rate with an uncapped bonus structure

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (participants select what works best)

Company‑paid life insurance

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Performs physical therapy procedures and diagnostic tests as medically prescribed.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.

Recommends or evaluates prosthetic/orthotic devices, making minor adjustments or recommending modifications.

Educates patients and families on therapy techniques, safety measures, and supportive activities.

Instructs patients and families on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other devices.

Participates in on‑call requirements, case conferences, in‑service trainings, mandatory agency meetings, and orientation/training of new employees.

Documents all aspects of visits within 24hours (discharge, evaluation, etc.) Follows plan of care within the licensed PTA scope of practice as defined by the state.

Qualifications & Attributes Physical Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

Minimum one year of PTA experience in an acute setting; Knowledgeable of therapy best practices and able to make appropriate therapeutic judgments.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

Health Qualifications Must meet all physical position requirements.

annual testing required thereafter.

No physical or medical conditions limiting ability to perform essential functions.

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