Inpatient PTA Opening - Full time

Grand Island Physical Therapy; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GO Physical Therapy in Kearney, NE is seeking an organized Physical Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team in a full-time role. You will work with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to provide high-quality patient care.

The position emphasizes hands-on treatment, treatment plan implementation, and patient education, with a collaborative schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Nebraska.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on treatment and direct staff on treatment matters.
• Prepare patients for therapy and assist with dressing/undressing; braces and supportive devices.
• Implement patient care plans and goals using physical therapy skills.
• Measure and document range of motion and progress.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Confer with other staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adhere to GO Physical Therapy policies and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment rooms and equipment.
• Participate in continuing education and obtain required contact hours.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Nebraska PTA license

Job description

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Inpatient PTA Opening - Full time

Full Time Kearney, NE, Kearney, NE, US

GO Physical Therapy has an opening for full time Physical Therapy Assistant in our inpatient facility in Kearney, NE. This role will support the inpatient therapy needs working with a collaborative team of Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologist. This team environment lends to great patient care and rewarding work. Excellent benefits and great work schedule.

GO Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands on treatment and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.
• Assist patient preparing for therapy and return trip. Assist with dressing and undressing; removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses, crutches, etc.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate physical therapy skills.
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy session.
• Assist patients keep track of counting exercises.
• Straighten and clean rooms.
• Measure and track range of motion.
• Record data progress during therapy session.
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
• Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• All job duties considered essential to job performance.
• Additional job duties as assigned. Adherence to GO Physical Therapy Policies.
• Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow GO Physical Therapy policies and procedures, including safety processes.

Job Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Nebraska.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and performance expectations for the position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms.