Physical Therapy Assistant: Direct Care with Growth & Benefits

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support a licensed physical therapist in implementing patient treatment plans in compliance with federal guidelines and state laws in Shawnee, Kansas.

You will provide direct resident care, document progress toward goals, and educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises and use of assistive devices. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to policies ensuring resident safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines and state practice acts.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to residents under the supervising physical therapist.
• Documents resident progress toward established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, families, and caregivers and may instruct on orthotic devices.
• Completes required forms in accordance with company policy and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support a licensed physical therapist in implementing patient treatment plans in compliance with federal guidelines and state laws in Shawnee, Kansas.

You will provide direct resident care, document progress toward goals, and educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises and use of assistive devices. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to policies ensuring resident safety.