Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

LiveWell Partners; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company Paid Premiums for Dental,

3 Medical Plan Options

401(k) with 3.5% Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

PTO

Flexible schedule

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LiveWell Partners, through Apollo Medical Home Health, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide compassionate PT services under licensed PT supervision. You will work as part of a patient care team, collaborating with physicians and caregivers, both in-clinic and in patients' homes.

The role involves assisting with care plans, documenting notes, and guiding patients on home exercise programs, with 15–30% field travel.

Qualifications

• PTA must be licensed and able to work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Ability to travel to patient locations in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in following physical therapy care plans.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and help develop the treatment plan.
• Perform PT services in line with the care plan and physician orders.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on in-home programs.

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Company: Apollo Medical Home Health - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency

Compensation: Pay per visit, Per visit value between $38.00 and $49.50, Earning Potential of $2,700 - $2,940+ bi-weekly, processed bi-weekly (26 pay periods), Mileage reimbursed at $0.67/mil e.

Shift Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM (flexible), In the field/On the road at 15-30% of the average 40 hour work week.

Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Premiums for Dental, Vision, & Short-Term Disability Coverage

• 3 Medical Plan Options with Low Premiums

• Whole Person Approach

• Monthly Mobile Device Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 3.5% Match

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tablet Provided

• PTO

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Referral Program

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexibility

• Employee Assistance Program

• Positive & Supportive Culture

• Professional Growth Opportunities

Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (“PTA”) provides physical therapy services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA works as a collaborative member of a patient’s care team, working across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

Primary 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.

At LiveWell Partners, we strive to provide a fulfilling career where each team member has rewarding opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Every team member at LiveWell is critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our communities have come to expect from our agencies through the years.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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