Empowering Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

Responsibilities include following agency policies, providing prescribed therapy, improving patient outcomes, and preparing records and progress notes timely as per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in Missouri.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Performs skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and per the plan of care.
• Instructs patients and family in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Prepares medical records and progress notes on each patient visit.
• Participates in patient care conferences and in-service programs.

Skills

Initiative

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

Two-year PTA program approved by APTA

Active Missouri PTA license

Job description

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

Responsibilities include following agency policies, providing prescribed therapy, improving patient outcomes, and preparing records and progress notes timely as per policy.