Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

River Crossing Rehab and Healthcare Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

Corporate team

Job summary

River Crossing Rehab and Healthcare Center in Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

The role involves direct patient care, documentation, maintaining productivity, attending care plan meetings, communicating progress, and contributing to program development within the Rehab Team.

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to patients per plan of care by supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding the treatment program in a timely manner.
• Maintains productivity and time management according to the daily schedule.
• Attends care plan meetings for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicates patient response and progress to the supervising PT.
• Participates in program development and shares best practices with Rehab Team.
• Supports patients in achieving outcomes and acts as a community partner.

Skills

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.

Shift: Full-time and Part-time

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.

Qualifications

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

Benefits

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