Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN

Currently seeking skilled and driven Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to welcome our ever-growing team!

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter and will have excellent communication and organizational skills. Lee's Summit Place is a small 32-bed Rehab to Home facility with an emphasis on providing outstanding customer service and care.  We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including the chance to be a part of a new team dedicated to provided outstanding resident care. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing company.

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

Job Duties:

• Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to the treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.
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QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical Therapy Assistants 
• Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant 
• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.