Physical Therapy Assistant

Midwest Health, Inc.; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health, Inc. in Kansas seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatments, tests, and evaluations under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. You will collaborate with Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists to develop and implement patient care plans and document progress.

You will assist in equipment management, ensure regulatory compliance, and support residents with daily activities while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Comply with Facility policies and procedures.
• Report abuse/neglect to Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Report to on-site Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
• Treat residents, family, visitors with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Collaborate with Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy to plan treatments; evaluate resident performance and communicate with nursing/physicians.
• Document progress and treatments per therapy plans.
• Maintain/inventory durable medical equipment; order supplies/equipment.
• Ensure compliance with State/Federal Rehabilitation Therapy regs; participate in meetings; handle billing, questionnaires, progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with bloodborne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Ensure compliance to Resident’s Rights.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Facility policies and procedures.
• Report abuse/neglect to Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Contact on-site therapists and follow their directions.
• Treat residents and others with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Collaborate with therapy team to plan and evaluate treatments; communicate with nursing/physicians.
• Document resident progress and treatments as directed by the Therapist.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering of therapy equipment.
• Comply with regulations and participate in meetings; manage therapy billing and notes.
• Follow safety and privacy regulations (infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials), uphold Residents’ Rights.

Job description

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments, tests and evaluations of residents under the supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Reports to on-site Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for planning treatments. Responsible for all Physical Therapy treatments on a day to day basis. Evaluates resident performance and communicates to nursing and physicians.
• Documents resident’s progress and treatments in accordance with therapy plans as directed by the Registered Physical Therapist.
• May be responsible for maintaining and inventorying all durable medical equipment. Orders supplies and equipment for the therapy department.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations regarding Rehabilitation Therapy. May be required to participate in some meetings, for example, Quality Assurance, Restraint meetings, and Care Planning. Responsible for all therapy billing, questionnaires, and progress notes.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to Resident’s Rights.

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments, tests and evaluations of residents under the supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Reports to on-site Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for planning treatments. Responsible for all Physical Therapy treatments on a day to day basis. Evaluates resident performance and communicates to nursing and physicians.
• Documents resident’s progress and treatments in accordance with therapy plans as directed by the Registered Physical Therapist.
• May be responsible for maintaining and inventorying all durable medical equipment. Orders supplies and equipment for the therapy department.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations regarding Rehabilitation Therapy. May be required to participate in some meetings, for example, Quality Assurance, Restraint meetings, and Care Planning. Responsible for all therapy billing, questionnaires, and progress notes.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Assures personal and staff compliance to Resident’s Rights.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a requirement of the job.
• Primary Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs: Not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Carry over 50 lbs: Not required.
• Reach above should height: Occasionally
• Reach at shoulder height: Occasionally
• Reach below shoulder height: Occasionally
• Push/Pull: Frequently
• Hand Manipulation:
• Grasping: Frequently
• Handling: Constantly
• Torquing: Rarely
• Fingering: Constantly
• Other Physical Considerations
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.