Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant

Aura Health; Concord (MO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aura Health in the United States is seeking an assistant to support acute-care physical therapy teams. The role focuses on assisting physical therapists, performing delegated treatment procedures, and adapting techniques as patient conditions change within the care plan.

You will document patient progress, support safety and comfort, coordinate department workload, and provide technical direction to PT aides.

Qualifications

• Experience with acute-care physical therapy settings.
• Ability to monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Strong documentation of progress and observations.
• Commitment to patient safety and supportive care.

Responsabilités

• Assist physical therapists with delegated procedures.
• Adjust techniques as patient condition changes.
• Document patient progress and observations.
• Coordinate department workload and guide aides.

Connaissances

Delegated procedures

Monitor patient status

Accurate documentation

Patient safety

Coordinate workflow

Technical leadership

Description du poste

Role Summary

Assist physical therapists in providing acute-care physical therapy by performing delegated treatment procedures and adjusting techniques as patient condition changes within the established care plan.

Assist physical therapists in providing acute-care physical therapy by performing delegated treatment procedures and adjusting techniques as patient condition changes within the established care plan.

Key responsibilities include documenting patient progress, supporting patient safety and comfort, coordinating department workload, and providing technical direction and guidance to physical therapy aides.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of delegated physical therapy procedures and the ability to adapt within an established treatment plan.
• Ability to monitor patient status changes and respond appropriately to support safe care.
• Accurate documentation of progress and treatment-related observations.
• Commitment to patient safety, comfort, and respectful support during acute-care delivery.
• Practical coordination skills to support department workflow.
• Technical leadership capability to direct and support physical therapy aides.