Physical Therapy Assistant

Blessing Hands Home Care LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Transport assistance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

The ideal candidate has licensed PTA credentials, strong communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office; and thrives in a supportive, high-stress setting.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Skills

Licensing

Communication skills

Positive environment

MS Office

Decision-making under stress

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment