What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Wendell Foster?
- 2024 and 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!
Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What matters to you:
- Competitive salary
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Overtime availability
- Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
- 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
- One-time annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
- Tuition reimbursement program available
- On-the-job training
- Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year!
What matters to us:
- High school diploma or G.E.D required
- Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy.
- Experience working in with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Provides physical therapy services according to an individual’s plan of care.
- Consults with supervising Physical Therapist regarding client status.
- Ensures that documentation and billing are completed according to Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy Practice Act and all applicable regulations.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends in Physical Therapy.
- Assures the maintenance of standards of the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Serves as liaison to residents, facility staff, and community agencies to enhance awareness of services provided.
- Provides facility in-service and/or training programs as needed.
Other important information:
- Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
