Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Job Summary Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – PRN role involves performing physical therapy treatment and exercise instruction under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Benefits Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay 401(k) with 6% employer match Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Employee assistance program Essential Responsibilities Act in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Abide by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information. Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients, representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies and the public. Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the certification board. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to provide care as described in unit‑based competencies, policies and procedures. Accurately evaluate patient needs and implement, review and maintain a comprehensive care plan. Evaluate and provide care to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric. Educate patients on the physical aspects of care. Complete timely and accurate documentation per system policy. General Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities No supervisory or management responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Education commensurate with license requirements at the date of issue. Current licensure in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation. Kansas driver’s license (if the position requires driving). Auto insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements (if the position requires driving). Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a similar environment. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Basic computer skills. Physical Requirements Medium work: occasionally able to lift up to 50 lb and constantly up to 10 lb. 26–50% of the day may involve standing or walking. Equal Employment Opportunity Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We participate in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hutchinson Regional Medical Center