PTA: Rehab Support Specialist — Impactful Patient Care

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist in patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role includes providing direct care, documenting progress, and teaching residents and families the prescribed exercises and device usage.

Responsibilities also include completing required forms and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while supporting patient goals and care plans.

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree from APTA accredited program.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in state.

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.

Skills

Direct patient treatment

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist in patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role includes providing direct care, documenting progress, and teaching residents and families the prescribed exercises and device usage.

Responsibilities also include completing required forms and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while supporting patient goals and care plans.