Physical Therapist Assistant

DayToDay Health; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking a capable Physical Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists by performing delegated procedures in accordance with an established treatment plan. You will monitor patient responses, document progress, and report observations to the supervising therapist while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure smooth daily operations in the therapy department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of delegated physical therapy procedures and safe patient handling.
• Ability to monitor, document, and communicate patient progress effectively.
• Good understanding of age-specific patient needs and compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated physical therapy interventions while following the treatment plan.
• Monitor patient responses, support safety, comfort, and dignity, and address age-specific needs.
• Document patient progress accurately and report changes to the physical therapist.
• Adapt procedures appropriately when instructed within the treatment plan.
• Help coordinate and distribute physical therapy aide workloads as needed.

Skills

Delegated PT procedures

Safe patient handling

Progress documentation

Age-specific care

Team coordination

Job description

Role Summary

Assist physical therapists by performing delegated physical therapy procedures under an established treatment plan. Monitor and document patient progress, adapt procedures as directed, and communicate relevant observations to the supervising therapist.

Key Duties

• Provide delegated physical therapy interventions while following the treatment plan.
• Monitor patient responses, support safety, comfort, and dignity, and address age-specific needs.
• Document patient progress accurately and report changes to the physical therapist.
• Adapt procedures appropriately when instructed within the treatment plan.
• Help coordinate and distribute physical therapy aide workloads as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of delegated physical therapy procedures and safe patient handling.
• Ability to monitor, document, and communicate patient progress effectively.
• Good understanding of age-specific patient needs and compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork coordination.