Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for Patient Care

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center invites a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, safety, and effective communication with the patient and care team.

The PTA will assist in exercise instruction, monitor patient progress, and document outcomes. This on-site position requires certification, a state PTA license, and adherence to professional standards.

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 perform exercises or activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports progress to the physical therapist.
• Discusses patient information with staff and educates caregivers/family on treatment plans.
• Transports and positions patients, ensuring safety and proper alignment.
• Administers manual therapies and modalities as directed by therapists.
• Measures joint motion and vital signs to inform treatment efficacy.
• Operates and documents use of therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Travel as needed

Education

Associates degree

State PTA license

Proficiency with standards

Job description

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center invites a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, safety, and effective communication with the patient and care team.

The PTA will assist in exercise instruction, monitor patient progress, and document outcomes. This on-site position requires certification, a state PTA license, and adherence to professional standards.