Physical Therapist Assistant

Provident Behavioral Health; Creve Coeur (MO); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a weekend Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will deliver hands-on therapy including exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions to support recovery.

The role requires licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant and strong clinical skills. You will document progress in the EMR, educate patients and families on home programs, and collaborate with the care team to

Qualifications

• Licensed/credentialed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Strong clinical skills in therapeutic exercise, mobility, and gait/balance training.
• Ability to monitor outcomes, maintain accurate EMR documentation, and communicate effectively.
• Patient-focused approach with compassion and professionalism.

Responsabilités

• Administer PT treatments and assist with rehabilitation activities.
• Train patients in gait, balance, and functional mobility.
• Monitor patient response and adjust activities as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Document patient progress in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care.

Connaissances

Licensed PTA

Clinical skills: therapeutic exercise

EMR documentation

Patient-focused care

Description du poste

Physical Therapy Assistant (Weekend)

Provide direct patient care in a variety of clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Deliver hands-on therapy, including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility interventions to support patient recovery.

Key Duties

• Administer PT treatments and assist with patient rehabilitation activities.
• Train patients in gait, balance, and functional mobility to improve independence.
• Monitor patient response and adjust activities as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Document patient progress in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed/credentialed Physical Therapy Assistant (per applicable requirements).
• Strong clinical skills in therapeutic exercise, mobility, and gait/balance training.
• Ability to monitor outcomes, maintain accurate EMR documentation, and communicate effectively.
• Patient-focused approach with compassion and professionalism.