Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary/Purpose:

Provides patient care/services based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services may include assessment of individual patient needs; incorporation of age-specific characteristics in patient education, communication, and planning; provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

Complies with safety and emergency procedures.

Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.

Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.

Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.

Provides care/services based on identified needs.

Uses required equipment for providing care/services.

Consults with Hospital/department resources.

Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.

Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.

Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education:

Graduate of an Accredited Program for Physical Therapy Assistants

Required License and Certifications:

State of KY PTA License

BLS

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Adequate conversational English is in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-pro?t, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$24.27 - $36.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.