Per Diem PTA - Rehab Mobility Specialist

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO. The role is Per Diem with 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shift, includes 2 weekend days per month and a holiday rotation. You will assist therapists, educate patients, document progress, and coordinate care with the team.

Required: Associate Degree in PTA, current PTA license in Missouri, and BCLS certification. Per diem employment offers flexible scheduling depending on need.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA license.
• BCLS certificate upon hire and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient care including exercises and modalities as directed.
• Teach patients and families home exercises to promote recovery.
• Observe, document responses and progress, report to therapist.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to meet patient needs efficiently.
• Maintain accurate patient records and schedule appointments.

Skills

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

State PTA license

BCLS certification

Job description

Prime Healthcare seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO. The role is Per Diem with 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shift, includes 2 weekend days per month and a holiday rotation. You will assist therapists, educate patients, document progress, and coordinate care with the team.

Required: Associate Degree in PTA, current PTA license in Missouri, and BCLS certification. Per diem employment offers flexible scheduling depending on need.