Licensed PTA - Impactful Rehab & Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients across all ages, adjusting care plans as needed. The role includes educating patients and families, documenting care, and coordinating with supervising therapists.

Applicants must have an PTA license and BLS certification; a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. Join a large health system that values teamwork and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - IDFPR.
• BLS within 30 days - AHA.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Follows the therapist’s plan of care. Adjusts treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with evaluating therapist and documenting.
• Produces documentation in accordance with policy and completes required annual education for program requirements.
• Provides treatment interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, ultrasound; administers electrical stimulation.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR; coordinates with PT on treatment interventions; communicates progress to referring provider.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Carle Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate and treat patients across all ages, adjusting care plans as needed. The role includes educating patients and families, documenting care, and coordinating with supervising therapists.

Applicants must have an PTA license and BLS certification; a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. Join a large health system that values teamwork and clinical excellence.