Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas, as a full-time, day-shift Certified Physical Therapy Assistant. The role delivers care according to physical therapy plans of care and ensures prescribed treatment is provided in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association standards of practice and the Kansas physical therapy practice act. The assistant also provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff and promotes physical therapy services and professional development within the organization and community. The position reports to the assigned leader of the department. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has provided compassionate care since 1909 and offers 378 licensed beds. The organization describes its environment as people-first, with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and advanced technology to support patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in physical therapy.
Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Kansas.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Valid driver’s license and submission of an original driving record.
Driving record must not show any DUIs, speeding tickets, or accidents within the past two years.
One year of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting.
Experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Deliver care in accordance with physical therapy plans of care.
Ensure prescribed care is delivered to assigned patients consistent with APTA standards of practice and the Kansas physical therapy practice act.
Provide direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
Promote physical therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community.