Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Garden City, GA - USA
Job Summary
Facility Name: St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Shift:FT Days
Schedule: 40 hours weekly open to 4 or 5 day work weeks. Rotating weekends and Holidays required.
Signing Bonus: $5000
Your experience matters
More about our team:St. Catherine is the trusted leader of person-centered health providing patients with whole person care; harmonizing mind body and spirit. Through the vision of the Dominican Sisters generations of Kansans have been served and are an important and healthier part of the fabric of Garden City and its surrounding area. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
What were looking for:We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
What will you do in this role:
Work in a team where you will provide quality compassionate care in a secure setting
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist you will implement the patients Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore reinforce and enhance their performance
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory licensing payer and accrediting requirements
Instruct patients family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Companys Code of Business Conduct the Corporate Compliance Agreement appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
CPR certification (when required)
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more