Physical Therapist Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering evidence-based care in a clinical setting. You will assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and recovery activities, promoting safe movement and independence.

You will document patient progress and maintain accurate records while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated treatment focused on patient outcomes,

Qualifications

• Assist with physical therapy exercises and mobility training under therapist direction.
• Accurate documentation of patient progress and clinical information.
• Team collaboration with multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Commitment to evidence-based treatment methods and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support licensed physical therapists in delivering evidence-based care.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and recovery activities to promote safe movement and independence.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated treatment focused on patient outcomes, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

PT exercises & mobility

Patient interaction

Documentation

Team collaboration

Evidence-based treatment

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Support licensed physical therapists in delivering evidence-based care. Assist patients with exercises, mobility training, and recovery activities, helping promote safe movement and independence. Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated treatment focused on patient outcomes, safety, and wellbeing.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to assist with physical therapy exercises and mobility training under therapist direction


• Strong patient interaction skills with a compassionate, safety-focused approach


• Accurate documentation of patient progress and clinical information


• Team collaboration skills for multidisciplinary care coordination


• Commitment to evidence-based treatment methods and professional development