Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient and outpatient teams under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will help evaluate patients, implement treatment plans, and monitor responses to care to optimize outcomes.

You will also supervise Rehab Aides and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to patient, family and staff education. Current PA license and BLS are required; an associate degree is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is a Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current State professional license and current BLS required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT in the evaluation process as directed or as needed.
• Conduct treatments as assigned by the PT and outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitor the patient's response to treatment and make modifications during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the PT.
• Supervise Rehab Aides.
• Coordinate and communicate with the interdisciplinary team involved in patient care.
• Participate in patient, family and staff education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) performs individual patient treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). Come join our team of dedicated professionals that is committed to delivering the best patient care.

What you will do in this role:

• You will assist the PT in the evaluation process as directed or as needed.
• You will conduct treatments as assigned by the PT and outlined in the treatment plan.
• You will monitor the patient's response to treatment and make modifications during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the PT.
• You will supervise Rehab Aides.
• You will coordinate and communicate with the interdisciplinary team involved in patient care.
• You will participate in patient, family and staff education.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Minimum education required is a Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current State professional license and current BLS required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required.
• Word processing skills preferred.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.