PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

MINDS MATTER LLC • Topeka, KS

64d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will evaluate, plan, and provide therapeutic intervention for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. This role involves assisting individuals in identifying their needs and developing compensation techniques to manage the consequences of their brain injury. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (RPT) to contribute to assessment and reassessment processes, and to plan, direct, and conduct programs aimed at improving or restoring necessary functions and minimizing debilitation. The position also requires integrating employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy, working closely with consumers and case managers, and providing services strictly according to the individual consumer’s plan of care and physician orders. Additionally, the PTA will educate families, maintain documentation, attend trainings, and promote public relations for the agency.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited PTA school.
• Must have an active PTA license in KS or MO.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills.
• Must be organized, possess problem-solving skills, and be able to multitask.
• Must have advanced analytical skills.
• High degree of sensitivity toward all people.
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and assist with intake process and systems.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
• Contributes to the assessment and reassessment process under the supervision of the Physical Therapist (RPT).
• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, plans, directs, and conducts programs to develop, improve, and/or restore the performance of necessary functions to minimize debilitation.
• Maintains treatment records, progress notes, or other written plans as required.
• Integrates employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy.
• Works directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
• Maintains and turns in all documentation at assigned times.
• Educates families about the consequences of brain injury and communicates with them about goals and progress.
• Attends all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up-to-date, effective, and evidence-based practice.
• Provides effective documentation that is legible, timely, and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
• Takes an active role in helping the department attain its goals.
• Schedules supervision meetings with the therapy coordinator or physical therapist bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.
• Makes initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule an evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
• Provides case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
• Meets all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time, including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.
• Establishes and maintains a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents, and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumers' medical records or services according to HIPAA regulations.
• Promotes public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
• Serves on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
• Provides care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer if assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree