Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Administers physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to restore function and relieve pain in patients. Coordinates with interdisciplinary staff and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding rehabilitation and post-hospitalization care.
A Brief Overview Administers physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to patients suffering from injuries or disease affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac systems with the purpose of restoring function, relieving pain, and providing education to patients/family/staff within the scope of practice.
Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant accredited program. Required
Experience Qualifications Experience providing healthcare. Preferred
Skills and Abilities Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by each specific department. (Required proficiency) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. (Required proficiency) Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency) Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapy Assistant - KSBHA Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
What you will do Administers physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist’s plan of care working within the scope of practice as outlined by Kansas Law.
Performs measurements and administers standardized testing within the scope of practice.
Documents all treatments including subjective, objective, assessment, and plan for each visit.
Inputs appropriate charges for treatments performed using hospital guidelines which follow Medicare and other insurance company rules.
Provides education to the patient/family/caregivers and interdisciplinary staff relating to rehabilitation after injury or disease, post hospitalization care, wellness.
Coordinates with interdisciplinary staff to integrate physical therapy practice with other aspects of patient care.
Monitors and educates rehab techs and physical therapist assistant students.
Completes all assigned competencies/mandated education and other tasks per organizational standards.
Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Accepts assignment to committees/task forces.
Participates in research for performance improvement and expanding knowledge of evidence based practice.
Practices within the guidelines of KPTA/APTA, Kansas law/Federal law.
Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned
Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and a valid KSBHA license. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and possess strong communication and documentation skills.
Market context
In Kansas, allied health roles like physical therapy are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab settings, and long-term care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for licensure readiness, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm Kansas licensure steps before applying.