Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Saint Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

Saint Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center in Missouri is seeking a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans and monitoring responses.

You will provide direct patient treatment under supervision, document progress, maintain productivity, join care plan meetings, and contribute to program development while helping residents achieve better outcomes and engagement with the community.

Qualifications

• Certified PTA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to patients under supervising PT.
• Document treatment notes and the need for skilled services.
• Maintain productivity and time management according to daily schedule.
• Attend patient care plan meetings with an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient progress to supervising physical therapist.
• Contribute to program development and share best practices for PT practice.
• Assist patients in achieving outcomes and engage with the community.

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) Qualifications:

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

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) Benefits:

• Paid time off

• Flexible Hour options

• Advancement Opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Fantastic corporate team

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We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!

Contact - 816-307-2581