Hiring PTA Physical Therapist Assistant in NKC, MO with $1840 Weekly Gross
About The Position
Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking a PTA for a 13-week travel/contract position in North Kansas City, MO. This role is open to both local and traveler candidates. The position involves providing physical therapy interventions as prescribed by the PT, focusing on restoring function, relieving pain, and maintaining patient mobility. Responsibilities include educating patients and their families on exercises, safety measures, and the use of assistive devices, as well as observing, recording, and reporting patient responses, changes, and progress to the supervising PT. Accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress is essential, along with effective communication with the PT, other healthcare professionals, and the patient's family to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ years of PTA experience.
- 12 months of recent/current Home Health PTA experience within the last 3 years.
- Homecare Homebase charting experience.
- Familiarity with OASIS.
- Must be Covid Vaccinated.
- PTA License for the state applying or compact if applicable.
- BLS Certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Providing physical therapy interventions as prescribed by the PT, focusing on restoring function, relieving pain, and maintaining patient mobility.
- Educating patients and their families on exercises, safety measures, and the use of assistive devices.
- Observing, recording, and reporting patient responses, changes, and progress to the supervising PT.
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
- Communicating effectively with the PT, other healthcare professionals, and the patient's family to ensure coordinated care.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50/mile for distance covered between patient home appointments
- Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
