Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Hays, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Hays Medical Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation in Kansas. Under supervision, you’ll provide therapy to help patients develop, recover and maintain mobility and function with compassionate care.

Requirements: associate degree/ PTA program graduate, active Kansas PTA license, BLS, and strong critical thinking. You’ll document progress, educate patients, and assist with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or PTA program graduate required.
• Active Kansas Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide PT services to develop, recover, and maintain mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses to therapy.
• Educate patient and family about deficits and home programs.
• Assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment guidance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Minimal supervision

Communication

Education

Associate's degree / PTA program graduate

Kansas PTA license

Job description

Facility Name: Hays Medical Center

Schedule: PRN Days

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.

Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy

APhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)who excels in this role:

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

What we're looking for a licensed physical therapy assistant that is looking to make a positive impact in their community.

Applicants should have an associate's degree/graduate of a physical therapy assistant program. Additional requirements include:

• Active and valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Kansas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.