Field-Based Physical Therapist Assistant - Flexible Hours

Apollo Medical; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Tablets provided

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Apollo Medical Home Health - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in patient care within home health settings. The PTA collaborates with the care team and follows therapy plans while educating patients and families for home programs.

This full-time role offers per-visit compensation, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package to support professional growth and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in following physical therapy care plans.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and helps develop the treatment plan (revising as necessary).
• Performing PT services in line with the care plan and physician orders.
• Consult with the physical therapist regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on in-home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to contribute to patient updates, discharge planning, etc.
• Advises and consults with agency personnel and patient family / caregivers.
• Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the supervising physical therapist, care team, office staff, etc.

Job description

Apollo Medical Home Health - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in patient care within home health settings. The PTA collaborates with the care team and follows therapy plans while educating patients and families for home programs.

This full-time role offers per-visit compensation, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package to support professional growth and patient-centered care.