Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Full benefits package including health

Descripción de la vacante

Sweetwater is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house therapy department. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans for patients in a newly acquired skilled nursing facility.

Required qualifications include active Kansas PTA licensure, proficiency with PCC and NetHealth, and strong communication with patients and staff.

Formación

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Kansas.
• Proficient in PCC and NetHealth or similar programs.
• Meet the physical demands of the PTA role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Treat patients according to the plan of care under supervision of the Licensed PT.
• Communicate progress and concerns to the Director of Rehab (DOR).
• Proficiently perform therapeutic duties per instructions from a PT.
• Participate in patient plan of care meetings when asked by the DOR.
• Record treatment notes and assist with discharge summaries and daily billing per policy.

Conocimientos

Communication with patients

Physical demands

Team collaboration

Educación

Licensed PTA (KS)

Herramientas

PointClickCare (PCC)

NetHealth

Descripción del empleo

Newly acquired skilled nursing facility is looking to grow our in‑house therapy department. We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to add to our team.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Kansas

• Proficiency in PointClickCare (PCC) and NetHealth or similar programs

• Meet the physical demands of the Physical Therapy Assistant role

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff
  

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Responsibilities:

• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care developed by and under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist

• Communicate with the Director of Rehab (DOR) any pertinent information concerning patient progress, concerns, and plans

• Be proficient in therapeutic needs to treat patients based on their presentation and instructions given by a Physical Therapist

• Participate in patient plan of care meetings if asked by the Director of Rehab

• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedures.

Job Benefits:

• Paid time off and sick pay

• Full benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and many other supplemental benefits are available

Sweetwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Kansas Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.