Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

Healthmark Rehabilitation, Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at the Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation facility in Topeka, Kansas. The selected candidate will treat residents and short-term patients, comply with physician orders, and contribute to the planned therapy program.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, performing skilled treatments, documenting progress, and ensuring timely billing and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kansas license/certification for PTA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact with all levels of staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Develops an overall plan of care including treatment and goals to support discharge planning.
• Performs skilled treatments according to plan of care.
• Documents observations and patient responses within required timeframes.
• Completes all required documentation timely in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Maintains rehab gym equipment and treatment area with infection prevention methods.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Kansas PTA license

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

PRN Tanglewood Nursing & Rehabilitation, Topeka, KS, US

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhousetherapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA'sto treat residents and short-term patients at our Tanglewood facility in Topeka, Kansas.

5015 SW 28th St, Topeka, KS 66614

• Weekdays and Weekend availability

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Kansas license/certification for appropriate discipline: PTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.