Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wichita seeks a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN to assist in patient treatment plans and documentation. The ideal candidate must possess a current Kansas Physical Therapy Assistance licensure and Basic Life Support certification. This role involves significant collaboration with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring a high standard of patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare staff regarding treatment plans.
• Document all patient-related activities clearly and timely.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Physical Therapy Assistance licensure

Communication skills

Patient documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

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Description

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

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.

What you should expect to do in this role

• Assist 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.
• Implement 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Assist discharge planning for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility.
• Document 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.
• Supervise 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.
• Monitor compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties.
• Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change.
• Consistently meet established productivity requirements.
• Contact physicians and office staff to promote Rehab services and Wesley Medical Center.

What qualifications you will need for this role

• 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.

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13‑state region.

Home to Wesley Children’s Hospital, the region’s first and Wichita’s only children’s hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensed expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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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.