CPTA Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Kansas as a Physical Therapy Assistant! In this dynamic role, you will conduct essential physical therapy interventions under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist. With a focus on patient care, you'll utilize your skills to document treatments and coordinate activities with support personnel. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that values community impact and professional growth. Embrace the chance to enhance lives and make a difference in your community while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Asst credential required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under supervision.
• Provide interventions and document treatment given.

Skills

Physical Therapy Interventions

Documentation Skills

Patient Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Physical Therapy
• Schedule:Full time, 40 hrs/week, day shift, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm with variable weekends and holidays 7:30 am - 4 pm
• Hospital: AscensionVia Christi
• Location:Wichita, Kansas

What You Will Do

Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

• Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Document treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Asst credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Acute care experience

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.