Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401(k) with 6% employer match

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to perform physical therapy treatments under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. The role directly impacts patient care and requires current licensure and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualified candidates should possess effective communication skills and a solid foundational knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles. This position offers a variety of essential responsibilities to support patient outcomes and well-being.

Qualifications

• Education commensurate with license requirements at the date of issue.
• Current licensure in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatment and exercise instruction under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate and provide care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on the physical aspects of care.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles

Education

Current licensure in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Current BLS/CPR card

Kansas driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – PRN role involves performing physical therapy treatment and exercise instruction under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Essential Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Abide by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients, representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies and the public.
• Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the certification board.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to provide care as described in unit‑based competencies, policies and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and implement, review and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Educate patients on the physical aspects of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per system policy.

General Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

No supervisory or management responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education commensurate with license requirements at the date of issue.

• Current licensure in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation.
• Kansas driver’s license (if the position requires driving).
• Auto insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements (if the position requires driving).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: occasionally able to lift up to 50 lb and constantly up to 10 lb.
• 26–50% of the day may involve standing or walking.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We participate in E-Verify.