Rehab- Physical Therapy Assistant FT Days

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists Physical Therapists in implementing and maintaining treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques creating personalized goal-oriented health care programs for patients. S/he will treat patients, sanitize treatment areas, set up therapy equipment and monitor patients throughout their treatment.

JOB DUTIES

• Collect, assess and record patient information
• Implement and execute established treatment plans and help guide therapeutic exercise
• Administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility
• Advise patients on exercise techniques and in-home treatment options
• Provide educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health
• Set up therapy equipment
• Sanitize therapy area
• Lift or move patients, as necessary
• Monitor and guide patients through exercises
• Document patient care history timely and accurately
• Comply with all rules, regulations and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
  

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability and willingness to accurately and appropriately document patient care notes in a timely manner in accordance with billing and regulatory requirements
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited educational institution, required
• Current Kansas Physical Therapy Assistant License, required
• Current BLS Certification, required
• 1-2 years’ experience in an acute or clinical setting, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1500.