Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRNPerforms physical therapy treatment and exercise instruction under the direction of a Physical Therapist.BenefitsPaid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday premium payShift and weekend differential pay401k with a 6% employer matchMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageEmployee assistance programEssential ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable certification board.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.Accurately evaluate patient needs and implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.Educate the patient on physical aspects of care.Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.General ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesDoes this position have supervisory or management responsibilities?: NoMinimum QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceEducation commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.Required License/Certifications/RegistrationsCurrent licensure in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.Kansas Driver's License (if position requires driving)Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)Preferred QualificationsPreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious experience in a similar environment.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.Basic computer skills.Physical RequirementsWith or without accommodation.Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.Equal Employment OpportunitiesHutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.We Participate in E-VerifyWe will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.