Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities.

We are seeking to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA.

Physical Therapy Assistant – PTA Qualifications:  

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved technical program.
• Licensed and in good standing by the State of Iowa and current registration (Should be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association).
• One year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Physical Therapy Assistant – PTA Job Summary:  

• Implements physical therapy resident care program as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Follows established procedures in the application and use of heat, cold, light, water, sound and massage.
• Utilizes special equipment: braces, prostheses, bandages, etc.
• Observes and reports the resident’s responses to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes required documentation.
• Maintains equipment and functional aids for cleanliness and good working order.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.  

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

Kahl Home can offer you:  

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option 
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Health (Aetna) PPO or HSA with employer contribution
• Fully paid Vision and Dental (Single Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
• Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
• Fully paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• Generous Paid-Time-Off

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love ℠!

Kahl Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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ExperienceRequired

• 1 year(s): Long-Term Care experience.

EducationRequired

• Associates or better

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• PT

SkillsPreferred

• Customer Service

BehaviorsPreferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

MotivationsPreferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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