Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Shawnee Gardens; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment and assist with patient care under a licensed therapist's supervision. The role involves documentation, teaching patient exercises, and adhering to care plans. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Benefits

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required from an accredited program.
• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to perform direct treatments and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to residents as per care plan.
• Document resident progress towards established goals.
• Teach exercises to residents and caregivers.

Skills

Direct treatment to residents

Documentation of progress

Teaching exercises

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