Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN at Lakeview Village

Lenexa, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

34.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Empathy, Infection Control, Record Keeping, Rehabilitation, Treatment Administration, Professional Competency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215 Position Type: PRN Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas is a 5-Star not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a variety of living options and services to seniors, including Outpatient Therapy. In addition to an on-campus outpatient therapy clinic, Lakeview’s therapy team also provides services at six other locations near the main campus. We currently have an opening for caring and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants to join our excellent team of rehab professionals. Physical Therapist Assistants are responsible for assisting in the treatment of residents as directed by the Physical Therapist in order to restore, maintain, or prevent the decline of patient function. Participates as an active member of the rehabilitation team. Pay Rate: $34 Job Description: Provides treatment to residents under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Records treatments administered in residents’ medical records and in the department’s daily billing records, in accordance with established procedures. Instructs residents, family, and staff in maintenance programs, as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Attends and participates in resident care conferences and rehabilitation departmental meetings. Maintains and continually improves professional competency by attending in-service trainings and utilizing other educational materials. Protects residents and staff by adhering to infection control procedures at all times. Ensures that services are provided at all times in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and standards of practice. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments within the facility, to ensure that Therapy Services programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of facility and residents. Why join us? Retirement plan with employer match On-site childcare Fitness center and pool Competitive pay Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensed to practice in the State of Kansas. Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred. Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English. Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly. Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others. IND104

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistants provide treatment to residents under the direction of the Physical Therapist and record treatments administered. They also instruct residents and staff in maintenance programs and participate in care conferences.