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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

$40 - $45 per hour

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)

Job Type : PRN


Wage Range : $40 - $45 DOE


New Grads Welcome

Benefits(full-time) :

  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Student loan repayment
  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
  • Life insurance, short/long term disability
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
Setting & Population Served


Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
  • Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
  • Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
  • Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
  • A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.


Position Summary

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
  • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
  • One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
Specific Job Requirements
  • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
  • Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
  • Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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