Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) performs individual patient treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering the best patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT in the evaluation process as directed or as needed.
• Conduct treatments as assigned by the PT and outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitor the patient's response to treatment and make modifications during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the PT.
• Supervise Rehab Aides.
• Coordinate and communicate with the interdisciplinary team involved in patient care.
• Participate in patient, family, and staff education.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy (minimum education required).
• Current State of Missouri professional license and current BLS certification.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Word processing skills preferred.

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the facility

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital offering an array of medical and health clinic services, including:

• Women's services (obstetrics and fertility).
• Emergency room and trauma center.
• Stroke Center, walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations.
• Specialty care areas: Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center.

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility offering acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.