Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg to provide essential physical therapy services to help make communities healthier. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and implement treatment plans for patients.

The ideal candidate will have an active PTA license in Kansas, an Associate's degree or related qualification, and BLS certification. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating caregivers, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must have an active and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in Kansas.
• Associate’s degree or completed Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist.
• Monitor patient responses to the treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and goal revisions to the Physical Therapist.
• Document services provided and patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information on adaptive equipment and community support.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Associate’s degree or graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program

Active and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in Kansas

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

Schedule: Full-time Days

Overview: Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is dedicated to prioritizing your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care. As a PTA, you will help make communities healthier by delivering essential physical therapy services.

How You’ll Contribute

Responsibilities (under the supervision of a Physical Therapist):

• Implement the treatment plan developed by the supervising therapist using appropriate modalities, and seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient responses to the treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and potential goal revisions to the Physical Therapist regularly.
• Document services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge planning.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Qualifications

• Active and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Kansas.
• Associate’s degree or graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision; capable of handling a stressful environment.

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.”