PTA - Impactful Rehab Support with Comprehensive Benefits

Recover-Care Healthcare; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in providing patient-centered therapy. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and adapting treatments as patients improve.

You will work under state licensure guidelines and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes. The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with responsibilities including patient

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, reporting to the physical therapist.
• Confers with physical therapy staff to discuss planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment; educates caregivers and family on treatment plans.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas, ensuring proper positioning and securing during sessions.
• Administers manual therapies, aquatic therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound, heat, light, sound, and electrical therapy.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to assess treatment effects and progress.
• Monitors equipment and records use and administration of treatment timely.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and assistive devices.

Skills

SNF care

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team communication

Travel availability

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

State licensure (PT Examiners)

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in providing patient-centered therapy. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and adapting treatments as patients improve.

You will work under state licensure guidelines and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes. The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and an active state license, with responsibilities including patient