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Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time
Knox Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, Ohio
$23–
Full-time, Monday–Friday; rotating weekend coverage every 9–10 weekends
The Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time will deliver quality care to help patients of all ages achieve their maximum functional level in outpatient, inpatient, and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings. This role provides care according to established plans, supports patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, and collaborates with the evaluating Physical Therapist and other healthcare team members. The position also supports medical fitness center operations while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and courteous customer service.
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
Knox Community Hospital
Mount Vernon, Ohio
$23–
Full-time, Monday–Friday; rotating weekend coverage every 9–10 weekends
The Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time will deliver quality care to help patients of all ages achieve their maximum functional level in outpatient, inpatient, and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings. This role provides care according to established plans, supports patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, and collaborates with the evaluating Physical Therapist and other healthcare team members. The position also supports medical fitness center operations while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and courteous customer service.
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide safe care for patients of all ages, including orthopedic and neurological patients; assess progress and adjust treatment with the evaluating Physical Therapist.
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers, promptly report patient concerns, and educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, care plans, and goals.
- Document care, evidence-based functional measures, and treatment charges accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
- Use therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation and exercise equipment, and evaluation tools according to practice standards; supervise PTA students and delegate appropriately.
- Support medical fitness operations, data collection, strategic planning, quality improvement, and cost control; prioritize tasks and meet deadlines accurately.
- Support the organization’s mission and values; maintain professionalism, attendance, licensure, certifications, and competencies; participate in required education and departmental activities, pursue development, and perform other assigned duties.
- Associate’s degree in Allied Health Professions in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, current Ohio PTA license, and current CPR certification.
- Available full-time, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekend coverage every 9–10 weekends.
- Knowledge of current Physical Therapy trends, scope, standards, and payer requirements across outpatient, inpatient, acute rehabilitation, and medical fitness settings, including orthopedic and neurological care.
- Proficiency with therapeutic modalities, functional evaluation tools, exercise and rehabilitation equipment, vital-sign and BMI measurement tools, and scales; ability to work with pool equipment and chemicals.
- Ability to use Windows, Microsoft Office, electronic health and hospital information systems, fitness management and data collection software, and standard office equipment.
Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
