Hiring: Physical Therapy Assistant Company: Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Location: Harlan, KY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:06:28 About the job Experience: •Minimum of one (1) year experience in a Physical Therapy Department preferred. •Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in the state where employed required. •Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, procedures, and treatment interventions. •Demonstrated capacity to carry out treatment plans established by a Physical Therapist. •Demonstrated capacity to instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and the use of assistive devices. Required Skills: •Provides physical therapy treatments in a medical facility or in patient's home under the supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with a treatment plan established by a physical therapist. •Administers exercise, massage, heat, light, sound, water, electrical, and infrared treatments and uses hot or cold packs to treat patients. •Instructs and assists patients to learn to improve their ability to walk and move from one location to another. •Instructs patients in the use and care of assistive equipment and prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs, braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheel chairs. •Observes patients during treatment and reports progress to physical therapist. •Provides clinical direction to physical therapy workers. •Documents in the medical record treatment provided and patient response to treatment. •Maintains necessary records and statistical reports as required. Qualifications: •Successful completion of a two-year accredited program leading to an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant studies. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!