Physical Therapist Assistant

Opportunity:

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Details:

• Implement components of patient care and obtain data related to treatments provided
• Collaborate with Physical Therapist to modify care as necessary
• Assist in treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to end-of-life patients
• Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups
• Read and follow instructions from Physical Therapist
• Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
• Communicate with families to determine best at-home techniques
• Maintain clean and organized physical therapy environment
• Transfer patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
• Complete administrative tasks including scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
• Teach patients techniques such as balance training
• Possible weekend shifts required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 1 year of PTA experience required
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• Missouri PTA license required
• BLS certification required