Physical Therapy Assistant Lakeview Village - 3.5 Lenexa, KS Job Details Full-time From $29 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays On-site gym Paid time off Childcare Retirement plan Qualifications Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Full Job Description Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas is a 5-Star not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a variety of living options and services to seniors, including Outpatient Therapy. In addition to an on-campus outpatient therapy clinic, Lakeview's therapy team also provides services at six other locations near the main campus. We currently have an opening for a caring and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our excellent team of rehab professionals.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9a-5p

Pay Range:

$29/hr and up, based on experience Physical Therapist Assistants are responsible for assisting in the treatment of residents as directed by the Physical Therapist in order to restore, maintain, or prevent the decline of patient function. Participates as an active member of the rehabilitation team. Why join us? Competitive pay Full benefits package Paid Time-Off Paid holidays Retirement plan with employer match Education assistance On-site childcare Fitness center and pool Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications & skills: Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensed to practice in the State of Kansas. Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred. Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English. Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly. Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others. Able to meet the physical demands of the job The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures is required. Stoops by bending spine at the waist downward and forward; kneeling on the knee to come to a rest; climbs stairs and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; and crouching downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaches hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; pushes forward, downward or outward; and lifts objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position. Walks to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Fingers with whole hand or arm such as picking, pinching or typing; grasp by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and feel attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talks to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; and hears sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and has the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. May be asked to assist in transferring residents weighing up to 250 lbs.

PDC Level:

Medium IND104