PTA: Direct Patient Care, Growth & Benefits

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Oskaloosa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; 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

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Kansas seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist with patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will deliver direct care to residents and document progress according to the plan of care.

The role includes teaching residents and caregivers exercises, and may involve instruction on orthotics and prosthetics, while completing all required forms per policy and regulations. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA accredited program is required.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant is required.

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.

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Kansas seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist with patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will deliver direct care to residents and document progress according to the plan of care.

The role includes teaching residents and caregivers exercises, and may involve instruction on orthotics and prosthetics, while completing all required forms per policy and regulations. Benefits are provided.