Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Overview

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation- Physical Therapy

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 2 weekend days a month, and a Holiday rotation

Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a crucial role in healthcare by supporting physical therapists in delivering patient-centered care. PTAs work in various settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, or private practices. PTAs aid in improving patient mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent disabilities by executing rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Execute components of patient care, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation, as directed by the physical therapist.
• Teach patients and their families exercises to be continued at home, ensuring understanding and compliance to promote recovery.
• Observe and document patient responses and progress toward goals, adjusting treatments as necessary and reporting back to the physical therapist.
• Work closely with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure that each patient’s specific needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, schedule appointments, and ensure compliance with all guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• An Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Healthcare experience preferred

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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