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Physical Therapist Assistant

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab · Shawnee, KS · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Essential Duties And 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.

Entry Qualifications

  • Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
  • Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Physical Demands And Environment

  • Frequent exposure to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Frequent standing, walking, using hands or fingers, reaching with hands and arms, feeling, talking and hearing.
  • Occasional exposure to shift work.

Other Requirements

  • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.
  • Maintains compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law regarding the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Pay

  • 401K (Matching up to 2%)
  • Annual Performance Evaluations
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Retention Bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Appreciation Events

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