Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education support and tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wichita, Kansas is offering an exciting opportunity for a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist Physical Therapists in executing treatment plans, maintaining patient documentation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Qualifications include current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Kansas and a High School Diploma or GED. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course required.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistance licensure in Kansas is mandatory.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in patient care and treatment planning.
• Implement treatment plans based on patient assessments.
• Document all patient-related activities accurately.

Skills

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Physical Therapy Assistance licensure in Kansas

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Rehabilitation Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, you assist the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by a Physical Therapist
• Implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the assessment to include measurable goals relative to the patient’s age‑specific needs and diagnosis
• Communicates verbally with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the nature of the patient’s disability, treatment plan, safety issues and expected outcome of the patient
• Assists discharge planning for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility
• Documents all patient related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of information and is consistent with medical center policies and procedures
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant students during their clinical affiliations and provide formal and informal education sessions to patients, families, physicians, health care staff, students or any other group requesting information on topics within the scope of practice
• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties
• Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change
• Consistently meets established productivity requirements
• Contacts physicians and office staff to promote Rehab services and Wesley Medical Center

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
• Current Physical Therapy Assistance licensure in the state of Kansas
• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.