Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant – Elder Care

Dover Health, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Wages on-demand

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in St. Louis is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct patient care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physical therapists to enhance patient recovery. The ideal candidate must have a current Physical Therapy Assistant license and CPR certification, along with the ability to meet physical demands of the job. Dover Health values teamwork and offers development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• License as Physical Therapy Assistant must be current and valid in practice state.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to meet physical demands like lifting up to 50lbs independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of physical therapists.
• Observe and report client reactions and condition changes.
• Educate patients and families about care management.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Patient education

Time management

Education

Current Physical Therapy Assistant license

Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in St. Louis is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct patient care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physical therapists to enhance patient recovery. The ideal candidate must have a current Physical Therapy Assistant license and CPR certification, along with the ability to meet physical demands of the job. Dover Health values teamwork and offers development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment.