Minds Matter LLC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for our Kansas City, KS, Overland Park, KS and Topeka regions. Successful candidate offers a rehabilitation approach that assists individuals with reaching their highest level of motor functioning and mobility. Through physical therapy, people are assessed and receive treatment to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives and to help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility. Therapy may involve intensive work in a variety of areas including standing, sitting, walking, balance, muscle tone, endurance, strength, and coordination.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to teach skills to individuals with disabilities.
- High degree of sensitivity towards all people.
- Ability to deal professionally with persons on a one to one basis.
- Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with all aspects of a consumer’s life.
- Excellent time management skills, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Creativity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Basic to moderate technology skills, as our electronic medical record system is run on an iPad.
Education and Experience
- Successfully completion of a Physical therapy assistant program from an accredited associate’s degree program. Must be currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
- Experience working with people with disabilities is appreciated.
Requirements
- Some lifting required for consumers with physical needs
- Requires good verbal skills and listening ability
- Must be able to read and write
- Basic iPad proficiency
- Have reliable transportation
- Check voicemail and email daily