Responsibilities:

•  Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out treatment plans for patients with a variety of conditions.
• Assist with wound care management as directed by the Physical Therapist, including dressing changes and patient education.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve patient mobility and function.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and rehabilitation techniques.
• Document patient progress, responses to treatment, and any changes in condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and professional standards.
• Assist with patient transfers, mobility training, and use of assistive devices.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a hospital or rural healthcare setting is a plus but not required.
• The ability to lift and/or support over 25 pounds.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Continuing education reimbursement
• KPERS retirement program
• Generous paid time off and extended leave bank
• Six paid holidays
• Callback pay for extra shifts worked
• Health insurance plans with generous percentage paid by the hospital
• Great team environment
• Updated equipment and PT area

For more information about the position please contact Caley VanLoenen, HR, at 785-421-2121 ext. 1217 or cvanloenen@gchospital.org.