Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN or Full-Time)

Summary: As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will contribute to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives, assessing patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Key Responsibilities:

• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Interacts with patients delivering patient education to enhance therapy
• Supports patient transfers and bed mobility training
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Requirements:

• Associate's Degree
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant License in state of MO
  • Current BLS certification
• Long term acute care or in-patient hospital experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be organized, a team player and detail-oriented
• Good computer and basic math skills

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.