Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time
Full Time
Great Bend, KS
Posted
Job description
Position Title
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Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works as a member of the Home Health patient care team. The PTA follows the treatment care plan developed by the Physical Therapist. The PTA may contribute to the progression of the patient’s treatment plan with the Physical Therapist as appropriate. Treatment is individualized, focusing on the patient’s goals to improve function and mobility.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
- Assesses specific problem areas such as self-care status in compliance with the PT Practice Act in Kansas.
- Development of a clear treatment plan and goals will be completed after consultation with the supervising physical therapist. The treatment plan will consider needs of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural aspects.
- Implements established treatment program using appropriate problem-solving. Communicates with providers and supervising PT concerning patient status, ability to progress and need for continued services. Provides treatment activities, based upon the patient’s needs and current status.
- Documentation is clear and concise and in compliance with departmental, KPTA and APTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.
- Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
- Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
- Demonstrates professionalism and develops rapport with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
- Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department.
- Supervises rehab technicians and PTA students as per department policy.
- May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data.
- Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
- Takes responsibility for own learning needs.
- Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals.
- Brings ideas/concerns to supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Entry level AAS or AS – PTA
- Licensed through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Time Type:
Part time
Job Requisition ID:
R-18792
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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