Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Full-Time

Kahl Home • Davenport, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities. We are seeking to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved technical program.
• Licensed and in good standing by the State of Iowa and current registration (Should be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy resident care program as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Follows established procedures in the application and use of heat, cold, light, water, sound and massage.
• Utilizes special equipment: braces, prostheses, bandages, etc.
• Observes and reports the resident’s responses to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes required documentation.
• Maintains equipment and functional aids for cleanliness and good working order.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Health (Aetna) PPO or HSA with employer contribution
• Fully paid Vision and Dental (Single Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
• Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
• Fully paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• Generous Paid-Time-Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree