Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $1,300 to $1,500 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Lexington, KY | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate rehabilitation team where your skills help patients regain mobility, improve function, and achieve greater independence. We’re seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work alongside licensed Physical Therapists in Lexington, KY. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and making a positive impact on patients' lives, this opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Location: Lexington
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5x8
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1300 to $1500

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and mobility interventions
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions
• Assist patients in improving strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and functional mobility
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatments and progress
• Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas before and after patient sessions
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and rehabilitation protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while encouraging patient participation and recovery

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active Kentucky Physical Therapist Assistant License
• Minimum 2 years of recent PTA experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, and mobility training
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to assist patients with lifting, transferring, and mobility activities
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered rehabilitation services