Job Description

The Opportunity:

A Certified Physical Therapist Assistant is developing skills in the clinical setting. This PTA will assist in completion of patient treatment programs as planned and directed by the registered Occupational Therapist through the use of exercise and functional activities. Referral of the patient by a physician and evaluation by the PTR are required prior to PTA involvement with the patient.

Shift: Full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday.

The Work:

• Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
• Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Supervises treatment provided by physical therapy assistant students.
• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Participates in quality initiatives.

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

For more than 30 years, Saint Luke's has set the standard for home care and hospice services throughout the Kansas City area. Saint Luke's Home Care is one of the regions premier providers of a continuum of health care in the home and led by clinicians with decades of experience in the Home Health and Hospice industry. And as part of Saint Luke's Health System, we deliver the same high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Driver's License - Various, Physical Therapy Assistant (KS) - Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, Physical Therapy Assistant (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

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