Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Outpatient orthopaedic clinic needs Physical Therapist Assistant to join our busy therapy department at Kansas Orthopaedic Center. The position is full-time, Monday - Friday with no weekends and no holidays! Must be certified/licensed with Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Essential Job Functions  Provide physical therapy according to the treatment plan which may include therapeutic exercises, massage and modality treatment.  Communicates with supervisor and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.  Complete all documentation related to patient care activities.   Supervise physical therapy aides in direct patient care and related activities.  Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth and development and to meet requirements for credentials. Required Skills, Education and/or Experience:  -       Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program -       One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant -       Thorough knowledge of physical therapy assistant principles and practices -       Ability to prioritize, work independently, and communicate (orally and written) effectively with patients, families, staff and physicians -       Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively -       Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations   -       Proficiency with Windows based applications