Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Patient Care

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 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

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures. You will assist patients with exercises, monitor progress, and document outcomes to aid ongoing therapy.

Join our team to collaborate with PT staff, educate caregivers, transport patients when needed, and apply manual therapies and modalities to promote recovery in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Discusses and coordinates treatment with PT staff and informs caregivers about plans.
• Transports and positions patients for therapy sessions.
• Administers manual therapies, aquatic therapy, and modality treatments as directed.
• Measures joint motion and vital signs to assess treatment effects.
• Monitors equipment use and documents treatment activities.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and assistive devices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Customer service

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

State PT license

Job description

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures. You will assist patients with exercises, monitor progress, and document outcomes to aid ongoing therapy.

Join our team to collaborate with PT staff, educate caregivers, transport patients when needed, and apply manual therapies and modalities to promote recovery in a skilled nursing setting.