Physical Therapist Assistant - Rewarding Rehab Role

Recover-Care; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

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

Apploi is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in providing therapeutic treatments. The PTA may assist in developing treatment plans, document progress, and adapt care under the supervision of a PT.

Responsibilities include instructing patients in exercises, monitoring responses, coordinating with the therapy team, transporting patients, and applying modality treatments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
• 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 collect data and report progress to the PT.
• Discusses and coordinates treatment with PT staff; informs caregivers and family members about plans.
• Transports patients to/from treatment areas and secures them during therapy sessions.
• Administers manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound.
• Measures joints, body parts, and vitals to assess treatment effects and progress.
• Monitors equipment use and records treatments timely.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and assistive devices.

Skills

SNF care

Problem solving

Verbal & written comm

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited PT program

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in providing therapeutic treatments. The PTA may assist in developing treatment plans, document progress, and adapt care under the supervision of a PT.

Responsibilities include instructing patients in exercises, monitoring responses, coordinating with the therapy team, transporting patients, and applying modality treatments.