Overview:
Shifts Available: Day Shift
Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)
Hours: 8-hour shift ( Weekday and Weekend Shift Available)
Location: Providence Medical Center- Kansas City, KS
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a crucial role in healthcare by supporting physical therapists in delivering patient-centered care. PTAs work in various settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, or private practices. PTAs aid in improving patient mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent disabilities by executing rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s needs.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Execute components of patient care, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation, as directed by the physical therapist.
- Teach patients and their families exercises to be continued at home, ensuring understanding and compliance to promote recovery.
- Observe and document patient responses and progress toward goals, adjusting treatments as necessary and reporting back to the physical therapist.
- Work closely with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each patient’s specific needs are met efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, schedule appointments, and ensure compliance with all guidelines and regulations.
Qualifications:
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- An Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current state Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Healthcare experience preferred
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Employment Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
