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Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny, free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing, family support, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, retirement readiness and rollover services, preferred banking partnerships, education assistance, colleague recognition program, time away from work program.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, you assist the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient's treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by an Occupational Therapist.

What you should expect to do in this role:

• Assists the Physical Therapist in implementing the patient's treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by a Physical Therapist.
• Implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the assessment to include measurable goals relative to the patient 's age specific needs and diagnosis.
• Communicates verbally with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the nature of the patient's disability, treatment plan, safety issues and expected outcome of the patient.
• Assists discharge planning for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility.
• Documents all patient related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of information and is consistent with medical center policies and procedures.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant students during their clinical affiliations and provide formal and informal education sessions to patients, families, physicians, health care staff, students or any other group requesting information on topics within the scope of practice.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties.
• Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change.
• Consistently meets established productivity requirements.
• Contacts physicians and office staff to promote Rehab services and Wesley Medical Center.

What qualification you will need for this role:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistance licensure in the state of Kansas.
• High School Diploma or GED.

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985. Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region. Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Physical Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.