Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Facility Name: North Kansas City Hospital

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Shift: PRN Days

Schedule: Weekends/Holidays 8:00am -4:30pm OR 8:30am -5:00pm (employee choice-in advance)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: North Kansas City Hospital is 48-bed Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) located in NKC Health Main Hospital Building. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! We have an amazing team with over 25 FT therapists!

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What you will do in this role:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Essential Functions Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• Non-Essential Functions

Qualifications:

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered

Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Current CPR certification

Strong organizational and communication skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire Required Skills

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in