Physical Therapist Assistant

Proforma Health Inc; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. in Creve Coeur, Missouri, seeks a Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will help with therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and mobility activities in varied clinical settings. You will monitor patient responses, document progress in the EMR, educate patients and families on home programs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in physical therapy assistance.
• Ability to perform therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recovery across various clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Deliver hands-on care, including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor patient responses and document progress in the EMR system.
• Educate patients and families on home programs and safety measures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

PTA Experience

Therapeutic exercises

Gait and balance training

EMR documentation

Patient education

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support patient recovery across various clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.


• Deliver hands-on care, including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities.


• Monitor patient responses and document progress in the EMR system.


• Educate patients and families on home programs and safety measures.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or training in physical therapy assistance.


• Ability to perform therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.


• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.


• Team-oriented mindset with a compassionate approach.


• Proficiency in documentation and EMR systems.