PTA

About the role

Citizens Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab department. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments to patients according to the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Absorb and assist the Physical Therapist during test, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Complete necessary documentation of patient conditions, reactions, and responses to treatment in accordance with standards of practice.
• Communicate with physicians, departmental/hospital personnel, and family members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Assure the continued growth and improvement of the rehabilitation Services Department.
• Attend and participate in required departmental meetings and other meetings as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Attend continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
• Complete mandatory training/in-services and certification requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process, as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and adapt equipment to meet the needs of the patient.
• Observe, record, and report to the Physical Therapist the conditions, patient reactions, and responses related to treatment.
• Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued following the patient’s discharge as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Perform treatments as ordered in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with established practice guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant and eligible for licensure with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Must have current license, certification, or registration with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current C.P.R. certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques involved in performing physical therapy services.
• Ability to deal understandingly and tactfully in a professional manner with patients and their families.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel in other departments.
• Ability to provide direction in application of physical therapy process, quality improvement standards, organization, and departmental goals and objectives.