Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinic:  ARC Physical Therapy +

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location:  North Kanas City, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3+ years

Reports to: Director of Onsite Services

Who We Are:

At ARC Physical Therapy+, our mission is simple: be a catalyst of change in the marketplace.  Through excellence in care, ARC Physical Therapy+ is committed to helping patients recover quickly and get back to what they love to do.  With industry-leading physical, occupational, and hand therapy clinics in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas we are here to serve our communities and have been doing so for the past 20 years. 

As the leading workers' compensation experts, we are focused on industry standard-setting outcomes and individualized treatment that translates to attention to detail, improved patient education, communication, and motivation.  If you share the same commitment as we do, want to sharpen, or learn new skills, and love what you do daily, this position may be what you are looking for!

What You'll Do:

ARC Physical Therapy+ is seeking a strong enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant to join team. This position will be responsible for performing a wide range of clinical duties and some administrative duties to ensure effective and efficient support of the ARC Physical Therapy + Onsite services clients. This role will work onsite in NKC, Missouri.

• Provide onsite services including ergonomics, early intervention, job analysis, Post Offer Employment Testing (POET), drug testing, data entry, supply ordering, scheduling, reporting and other duties as assigned.
• Written, in person and phone communication with employers and other referral sources as needed
• Responsible for year-round marketing to individuals and/or organizations that can increase therapy referrals into the clinics
• Understand the unique features, rules, and regulations, of the Workers Compensation system, OSHA, EEOC and ADAAA as they relate to patient care, working with uninjured employee population, working with employers, documentation, treatment and communication to ensure excellent outcomes for that patient population.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists clients to perform various physical activities, such as stretching programs and other activities designed for early intervention to prevent injuries.
• Completes all required documentation, charging and communication with all team members, internal and external, in a complete, efficient, and appropriate manner.
• Actively participate in community involvement, vending opportunities at conferences and engagement events/activities that align with ARC strategic initiatives
• Perform other duties as required

What you need:

• At least three years in the healthcare industry is preferred
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and problem sole as needed
• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (MO)
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to sit to drive for extended periods
• Travel requirement of 75+% of weekly schedule

Working Conditions:

Evening, night, early morning, and weekend work may be required to fit onsite schedules. The job is physically demanding. Onsite Services Clinicians are required to stand for long periods of time and drive for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching. The Onsite Services Clinician may work outside, or in environments which may not be climate controlled.  They may work in freezer or cooler areas and may work around machinery, along roadways, and/or around animals.  They may also be exposed to chemicals.  They also move heavy equipment. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving equipment.

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