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