Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant- LPTA (Full Time)
Assists PT with development, management, coordination and supervising all aspects of RMC physical therapy program with Rehab Services Director guidance. Performs selected patient treatment under clinical supervision and direction from Physical therapist. Prepares, assists and provide selected skilled and non-skilled clinical interventions. Responsible for program implementation; including performance improvement, following policies and procedures, marketing, maintain physician contacts to ensure success of program and financial performance.
Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 Monday-Friday With some weekends scheduled as needed
Full Time with benefits
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.
EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in physical therapy – with at least 6 months in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy License, Current BLS or BLS within 90 days of hire required. BWR and/or ARC Lifeguard within 180 days of hire.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS: Office machines, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, patient therapeutic equipment/machines.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledgeable in regulatory and facility policies. Ability to work with patients from birth to geriatric; knowledge of medical terminology, clinical conditions, diseases, and injury; ability to solve diverse clinical and business issues with problem solving approach. Program management skills including productivity, performance improvement, risk management, safety, infection control, marketing and public relations; knowledge of insurance policies and issues.
Exceptional healthcare awaits you at Russell Medical, located in Alexander City, Alabama close to the pristine waters of beautiful Lake Martin. Russell Medical is a progressive, not-for-profit, acute care facility serving the needs of east Central Alabama. Our mission is simple: Being the best because, we care. Inside our doors you will find cutting edge technology, professionals of the highest caliber, and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch. Russell Medical has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1959.
At Russell Medical we truly believe that employees are our greatest assets. Our goal is to provide a safe, friendly and supportive work environment. Each person is very important and performs a valuable service and we embrace and encourage the spirit of teamwork.
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Russell Medical offers flexible work schedules, maintains a competitive wage structure and offers a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, accident, cancer, and short and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 Education Plan, and 403 (b) retirement plan. Tuition reimbursement and other educational assistance may be made available. Fulltime employees accrue Paid Time Off as well as an additional accrual for sick time.
Russell Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to join our dedicated team and become a part of the Russell Medical family.
Russell Medical Foundation (Scholarships):
The Russell Medical Foundation awards healthcare scholarships annually. For detailed information, contact Judy Wood, Foundation Administration at 256-329-7152. Please click links below for further information:
Foundation-Scholarship-criteria (1)
Foundation High school application draft (2)