DescriptionThis position will be located at LMH's West campus. The responsibilities will be split between the clinic and the pool (20 hours in each). Schedule: Monday to Friday full-time daysSomething special starts here.You can't define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full - with joy, purpose and lifelong health - it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you're looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you're looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefitsWe're looking for you.The staff Certified Physical Therapist Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The staff Certified Physical Therapist Assistant assumes responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by a Physical Therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy care as per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
- Takes measurement of patient's status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist it assessing the effectiveness of care.
- Maintains communication and collaborates with the evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy.
- Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/family, caregiver, or significant other as they arise and in collaborating with the evaluating therapist, provides education to meet those needs.
- Follow plan of discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns, which arise during care.
- Communicates with patient, family caregivers, significant others and members of the health care team to promote max benefit of care.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
QualificationsRequired: Associates Degree from accredited PTA program. Current license through Kansas State Board Healing Arts. BLS Certificate. Our Cultural BeliefsPatient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.