# Physical Therapist Assistant

- **Company:** Baptist Health
- **Published:** Aug 14, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Kentucky
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- **Apply:** https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Paducah-KY/Physical-Therapist-Assistant_R26105008

## About

**Summary**

**Job Description:**

**Physical Therapist Assistant**

**Part Time, First Shift**

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will treat patients, maintain communication with doctors and other health personnel, supervise aides, volunteers, support staff, and students under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in compliance with the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy Practice Act.

**Job Duties:**

- Provide services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
- Completes documentation for treatment notes and D/C summaries in a timely manner.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending discharge disposition and assistive equipment needs.

**Requirements:**

- Associates in a Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy

**Preferred Requirements:**

- Acute Care

**Benefits:**

- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match

### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*

### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement

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