Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant — Rehab Care

Recover-Care; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

PTO and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering PT treatments and procedures. The role may include assisting in treatment plan development, performing routine functions, documenting patient progress, and adapting treatments within the established plan.

Duties include guiding patients through exercises, observing responses, coordinating with staff, aiding in patient transfers, and applying manual therapies and modalities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data and reports progress to the physical therapist.
• Collaborates with physical therapy staff to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment, and educates caregivers/family members.
• Transports patients to/from treatment areas and secures patients on therapy equipment.
• Administers active and passive manual therapies and modalities such as ultrasound.
• Measures range of motion, vital signs, and treatment effects for patient evaluations.
• Monitors equipment operation and records usage and treatment administration.
• Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and assistive devices.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team communication

Ability to travel

Education

Associates degree

Current state license

Job description

Recover-Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering PT treatments and procedures. The role may include assisting in treatment plan development, performing routine functions, documenting patient progress, and adapting treatments within the established plan.

Duties include guiding patients through exercises, observing responses, coordinating with staff, aiding in patient transfers, and applying manual therapies and modalities.