LPTA - HOME HEALTH
Whitfield Regional HospitalAlabama, United States
Posted November 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Whitfield Regional Hospital, a member of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority and UAB Health System, operates a 99‑bed facility that delivers more than 30 medical and surgical services. The hospital has implemented a dedicated hospitalist program and pioneered the use of UAB’s tele‑ICU system, becoming the first in Alabama to offer remote critical‑care monitoring. Since opening in 1953, Whitfield has expanded from a modest 29‑bed community hospital into a regional health center that prioritizes safety, compassion, and innovative care. Its commitment to continuous growth and adaptation ensures that it remains responsive to the evolving healthcare needs of its community.
Job Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides patient care services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA assesses patient health, performs therapeutic procedures, and instructs patients on therapeutic regimens. The PTA must be licensed by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy and maintain current certification.
Requirements
- Must possess the ability to perform the following:
- Must have completed a formal education program of Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Must hold and maintain a current and valid license by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Must be capable of performing the job duties of this position.
- Must be able to relate positively and professionally to patients, families and outside agencies and work cooperatively with co-workers.