Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant | Impactful Care

Carle Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $1,500 for new grads

Sign-on bonus: $2,500 for 1+ years of

Relocation assistance available (50+mi

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role requires collaboration with therapists, documentation per policy, and ongoing education to meet program requirements.

Eligible candidates may receive sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance. Responsibilities include patient education, implementing treatment plans, and performing therapeutic interventions such as electrical stimulation and aquatic therapy, with documentation in the therapy

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – IDFPR
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – AHA
• Board Eligible/Required to successfully complete board exam on next available date; required continuing education for acute stroke care

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, and caregivers using effective teaching methods
• Follows and adjusts plan of care based on patient response and evidence after communication with evaluating therapist
• Documents per Clinical Documentation Policy (CTSCP67) and daily notes
• Completes annual education for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement program (if applicable)
• Follows treatment plan of care established by PT and coordinates with PT on interventions
• Administers electrical stimulation treatment and aquatic therapy as prescribed
• Documents in therapy EMR and communicates progress to referring provider

Education

Associate's Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role requires collaboration with therapists, documentation per policy, and ongoing education to meet program requirements.

Eligible candidates may receive sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance. Responsibilities include patient education, implementing treatment plans, and performing therapeutic interventions such as electrical stimulation and aquatic therapy, with documentation in the therapy