Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

HMG Healthcare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

HMG Healthcare is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents and short-term patients at the Tanglewood facility in Topeka, Kansas. Responsibilities include providing therapy services per physician's orders, documenting patient progress, and ensuring safety standards in the treatment area.

The ideal candidate will hold a Kansas PTA license and have strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a large team.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must hold Kansas license/certification for PTA.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services as per physician’s orders.
• Document patient responses and treatment progress.
• Maintain rehabilitation gym equipment safely.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Clinical judgment

Education

Kansas license/certification for PTA

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitation is an inhouse therapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA's to 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.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work in a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and on a large interdisciplinary team, reach out to learn more about this position.