Physical Therapist Assistant

Luxor Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

Corporate team

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare in Missouri is seeking a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the supervising Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans and to contribute to interdisciplinary care.

The PTA will document treatment progress, participate in care plan meetings, maintain productivity, and help advance clinical programming while delivering compassionate, community-focused care.

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or certification.
• Ability to document treatment plans and patient progress.
• Maintain productive workflow and timely data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to patients under the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Accurately and regularly document treatment and needs for services.
• Maintain productivity and schedule adherence.
• Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Communicate patient responses and progress with the supervising PT.
• Participate in program development and share best practices.
• Assist patients in achieving outcomes and engage with the community.

Skills

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant

Education

PTA Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

PTA Responsibilities:

• Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist. Is alert to detect signs and symptoms of favorable and unfavorable reactions to treatment. Reporting adverse responses to treatment immediately to the physical therapist.
• Accurately and regularly record all pertinent information regarding the Physical Therapy treatment program. Accurately and timely document the need for the skilled service in each record entry.
• Consistently perform at the required productivity level maintaining effective time management according to daily schedule.
• Attend and contribute to patient care plan meetings for an interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicates patient’s response to treatment and progress towards established goals with supervising physical therapist.
• Active participation in program development and clinical programming. Identify best practices for Physical Therapy practice and share with Rehab Team.
• Assist patients in achieving critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner within the community.

PTA Qualifications:

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

PTA Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible Hour options
• Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Fantastic corporate team

SHIFT: PRN, FT, PT