Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient

Physical Therapy - Inpatient

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis

Specialty: Physical Therapy - Inpatient

Schedule: Day shift | PRN

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Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

• Deliver personalized physical therapy interventions under a professional plan of care to help patients regain their independence and mobility.
• Execute specialized therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient's unique needs to ensure the highest quality of recovery and safety.
• Document patient care journeys with precision to maintain accurate, high-quality records that support seamless clinical transitions.
• Collaborate with and coordinate the activities of support personnel and students to foster a cohesive, efficient, and educational team environment.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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