Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center

Overland Park, Kansas

PRN Opportunity

About Us

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is a recently acquired and rebranded skilled nursing facility located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and higher-acuity clinical services in a resident-centered environment.

We are looking to add to a strong team focused on clinical quality, operational excellence, staff support, and meaningful resident outcomes.

Job Summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to be a key team member of our therapy department.

The PTA will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative services that improve residents' mobility, strength, functional independence, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments and interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), in accordance with established treatment plans, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and other prescribed rehabilitation interventions.
• Monitor resident progress, document treatment responses, and communicate changes in condition or functional abilities to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all therapy services provided.
• Communicate effectively with the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), supervising Physical Therapist, therapy team, nursing staff, and other facility team members.
• Promote a positive, accountable, resident-centered, and team-oriented culture.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Kansas.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Salary Range: $31-$34 per hour, based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

To apply, please submit your application for consideration.