Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; 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 and Rehab Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment plans under a PT's supervision in accordance with federal and state rules.

The role involves direct resident treatment, documenting progress, instructing residents and caregivers, and completing required forms in line with policy and regulations. Shift work may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program is required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to residents under the supervising PT's plan of care.
• Documents resident progress toward established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family and caregivers and may instruct in use of orthotic devices.
• Completes required forms and documents per policy and regulations.

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

PTA SUMMARY

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

PTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.

• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

PTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.

• Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

PTA Benefits:

• 401K

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events