Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape

Grace Reliant Health Services LLC-1; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Grace Reliant Health Services LLC-1 is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to serve clients in the Cape Girardeau region, providing skilled PTA services in patients' homes according to physician orders.

The role emphasizes hands-on exercises, compassionate patient interactions, and accurate documentation to support delivery of care. A PTA license and home health experience are preferred, with a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Experience delivering home health PT services preferred.
• Ability to instruct patients in exercises and activities.
• Strong documentation and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement care components and interventions per physician orders.
• Instruct patients effectively in exercises and functional activities.
• Identify patient needs with compassion and adaptability.
• Document services and track patient progress in records.
• Apply current research to improve function and safety.
• Ensure ethical and legal standards are followed.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Home health experience

Therapeutic exercises

Patient instruction

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

PTA license

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Grace Reliant Health Services is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to serve our clients in the Cape Girardeau region.

The ideal candidate will provide skilled Physical Therapy Assistant services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, IRA, PTO, Holiday pay, etc.)

Medical specialties

• Home Health
• Physical Therapy

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday by Appointment

License/Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location

• Cape Girardeau Region