Bluestem PACE is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team! This position will work between our McPherson and Hutchinson locations as needed. The hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Position Overview:
The primary function of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct treatment to participants under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA helps implement individualized therapy plans designed to restore function, prevent disability, and promote wellness for older adults living in the community.
Essential Job Functions:
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Deliver physical therapy interventions per the established plan of care, under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
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Observe participant response to treatment and report findings to the supervising therapist.
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Document daily treatments and participant progress in the medical record system.
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to coordinate participant care.
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Assist with participant transfers, mobility, and the use of adaptive equipment.
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Monitor equipment maintenance and report safety concerns.
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Plan individual and group activities and implement treatment according to plan.
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Educate and instruct participants and family members in proper care and use of various supports and exercise programs and in use of durable medical equipment in the home.
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Exhibit communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to treatment.
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Train PACE staff in methods to maximize safety and functional abilities.
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Know and adhere to the philosophy and goals of Bluestem PACE.
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Transport participants and/or equipment in ones personal vehicle or PACE vehicle as needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Must be at least eighteen [18]-years of age
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Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
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Must have a current Kansas PTA license in good standing
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Must have CPR certification
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Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
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Prefer experience with older adults or in a geriatric setting
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
