Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

River Crossing Rehab and Healthcare Center; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

River Crossing Rehab and Healthcare Center is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans. This role requires hands-on patient care across all shifts in a busy rehabilitation setting.

You will document treatments, track progress, participate in care plan meetings, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary Rehab Team. A PTA certification is required, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to patients under the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents treatment and need for skilled services in records.
• Maintains productivity and time management per daily schedule.
• Attends care plan meetings and collaborates with the Rehab Team.
• Communicates patient response and progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Participates in program development and shares best practices with the Rehab Team.
• Assists patients in achieving outcomes and acts as a community partner.

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description:

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

Shift: All Shifts

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:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Paid time off

• Flexible Hour options

• Advancement Opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Fantastic corporate team