Physical Therapy Asst Cert PRN

About the Role

As a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, you assist the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning, and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning, and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by a Physical Therapist.
• Implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the assessment to include measurable goals relative to the patient’s age-specific needs and diagnosis.
• Communicates verbally with the patient, family, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding the nature of the patient’s disability, treatment plan, safety issues, and expected outcome of the patient.
• Assists discharge planning for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility.
• Documents all patient-related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely, and allows for easy retrieval of information consistent with medical center policies and procedures.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant students during their clinical affiliations and provides formal and informal education sessions to patients, families, physicians, healthcare staff, students, or any other group requesting information on topics within the scope of practice.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties.
• Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change.
• Consistently meets established productivity requirements.
• Contacts physicians and office staff to promote Rehab services and Wesley Medical Center.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of Kansas.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. The hospital offers world-class emergency care, a wide range of specialized medical services, and resources including:

• Emergency Care
• Heart & Vascular Care
• Oncology
• Women’s Care
• Spine Care
• Robotic Surgery
• Primary Care
• Orthopedic Care

Our 99+ bed hospital specializes in providing state-of-the-art treatments and technologies. 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.