Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant: Patient Rehab Pro

Recover-Care Healthcare; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered therapy. You will help implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and educate caregivers.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in physical therapy, current state license, and demonstrate professional standards adherence; opportunities include benefits and patient-focused care in a SNF environment.

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 and reports progress to the physical therapist.
• Confer with staff to discuss and adjust treatment plans; educate caregivers and family.
• transports patients to/from treatment areas and secures them for therapy.
• Administers manual and aquatic therapies, heat, light, sound, and electrical modalities.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to assess treatment effects.
• Monitors equipment use and records treatment administration.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered therapy. You will help implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and educate caregivers.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in physical therapy, current state license, and demonstrate professional standards adherence; opportunities include benefits and patient-focused care in a SNF environment.