PTA

Citizens Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to work full-time in our Rehab department.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business,

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks

Position Information:

The Certified Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, performs direct patient care activities using a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function.

Physical Therapist Assistant will report to the Rehabilitation Department Manager.

Days/Hours: Outpatient Clinic hours 7AM to 6PM

Pay Range: Dependent upon experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant and eligible for licensure with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

Required Certification/Registration:  Must have current license, certification or registration with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

What you’ll do:

• Provide physical therapy treatments to patients according to the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist when performing test, evaluations and complex treatment procedures.
• Complete necessary documentation of patient conditions, reactions and responses to treatment in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in communicating with physicians, departmental/hospital personnel and family members, as needed, regarding patient progress, problems and plans. 
• Assure the continued growth and improvement of the rehabilitation Services Department.
• Attend and participate in required departmental meetings, and other meetings as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Attend continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.Complete other duties as assigned.
  
• Complete all mandatory training/in-services and certification requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process, as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and adapts equipment to meet the needs of the patient.
• Act in compliance with regulatory, corporate and professional standards and guidelines.
• Observe, record and report to the Physical Therapist the conditions, patient reactions and responses related to treatment.
• Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued following the patient’s discharge as directed by the Physical Therapist. 
• Perform treatments as ordered in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with established practice guidelines.

 What you bring to the table:

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant licensure with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. 
  
• Current C.P.R. certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing physical therapy services. 
  
• Ability to deal understandingly and tactfully in a professional manner with patients and their families. 
  
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with personnel in other departments.
  
• Ability to provide direction in application of physical therapy process, quality improvement standard, organization and departmental goals and objectives.

 To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a ‘team’ setting.
  
• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. 
  
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. 
  
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
  
• Display integrity and accountability. 
  
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
  
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
  
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
  
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.         
  
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

 Available Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

Student loan reimbursement

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Funeral leave

Health Savings Account

Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

The Standard Group Insurance

Discounted membership rate for MASA

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. 

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.