Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas is a 5-Star not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a variety of living options and services to seniors, including Outpatient Therapy. In addition to an on-campus outpatient therapy clinic, Lakeview’s therapy team also provides services at six other locations near the main campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the treatment of residents as directed by the Physical Therapist to restore, maintain, or prevent the decline of patient function.
• Provide treatment to residents under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Record treatments administered in residents’ medical records and in the department’s daily billing records, in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct residents, family, and staff in maintenance programs, as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Attend and participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation departmental meetings.
• Maintain and continually improve professional competency by attending in-service trainings and utilizing other educational materials.
• Protect residents and staff by adhering to infection control procedures at all times.
• Ensure that services are provided at all times in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments within the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas.
• Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, including effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match
• On-site childcare
• Fitness center and pool
• Competitive pay