Geriatric Rehab PTA: Elevate Daily Living Outcomes

Summit Care LLC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care LLC seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist within a Kansas facility. The PTA will perform assessments, execute treatment plans, document progress, and participate in team conferences to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, coordinating with staff, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and customer relations abilities.
• Ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment according to established plan of care.
• Document treatments, patient status and response.
• Maintain therapy records and ensure equipment availability.
• Schedule management and adherence to guidelines.
• Participate in patient and family conferences and care coordination.
• Support training programs for staff and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Accredited PTA program

PTA license in state

Job description

Summit Care LLC seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist within a Kansas facility. The PTA will perform assessments, execute treatment plans, document progress, and participate in team conferences to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, coordinating with staff, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement efforts.