Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Inpatient
- Schedule: Day Shift l PRN
#NextGenHealthcare
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Deliver personalized physical therapy interventions under a professional plan of care to help patients regain their independence and mobility.
Execute specialized therapeutic techniques tailored to each patient's unique needs to ensure the highest quality of recovery and safety.
Document patient care journeys with precision to maintain accurate, high-quality records that support seamless clinical transitions.
Collaborate with and coordinate the activities of support personnel and students to foster a cohesive, efficient, and educational team environment.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
Deliver personalized physical therapy interventions to help patients regain independence and mobility within an inpatient setting. Document patient care journeys accurately and coordinate with support personnel to maintain a cohesive team environment.
Requirements
Requires a Physical Therapy Assistant license from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts and BLS certification. Candidates must hold a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of relevant experience.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $58k–$76k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Kansas | 213 active | 21,758 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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