Physical Therapist Assistant

Opportunity:

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Details:

• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions for patients with physical functioning disorders
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly
• Report effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provide input to supervisor for discharge summary of services per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy
• Accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist
• Adhere to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice
• No on-call or weekend requirements
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• Active Missouri PTA license required