Physical Therapist Assistant - Hands-On Rehab Benefits

Recover-Care; Wathena (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 in Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures. You will assist in developing treatment plans, perform routine tasks, document progress, and adjust therapies under supervision.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through exercises, observing responses, communicating with the PT and caregivers, transporting patients, and applying modalities such as therapeutic massage, heat and ultrasound.

Qualifications

• Associate's 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 to evaluate responses and progress and reports results to the physical therapist.
• Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient activities and treatment plans.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas and assists with positioning.
• Administers modalities such as therapeutic massage, heat, ultrasound, and aquatic therapy as ordered.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to assess treatment effects.
• Monitors equipment use and records treatment administration.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and assistive devices.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Customer service

Professional communication

Travel ability

Education

Associate degree in physical therapy

State PT license

Job description

Recover-Care in Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering treatments and procedures. You will assist in developing treatment plans, perform routine tasks, document progress, and adjust therapies under supervision.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through exercises, observing responses, communicating with the PT and caregivers, transporting patients, and applying modalities such as therapeutic massage, heat and ultrasound.