Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Unknown as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA in United States. Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us?
Key Responsibilities
- Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
- Promotes physical therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
- Reports to the assigned leader of department.
Requirements
- Job Requirements: Associate’s degree.
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in State of Kansas.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide an original driving record.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
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Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA at Ardent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Ardent Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care Delivery, Clinical Supervision, Professional Development, BLS Certification, Driving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant performs care delivery according to physical therapy plans and ensures prescribed care is given to patients consistent with APTA standards and Kansas practice acts. This role also involves providing direction and clinical supervision to support staff and promoting ph...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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