Physical Therapy Assistant

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Temporary/Weekend Physical Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on rehabilitation support under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role focuses on therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility to aid patient recovery.

Candidates should hold a PT Assistant credential/license and demonstrate strong patient care, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• PT Assistant credential/license required to practice.
• Strong patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform therapeutic interventions and support safe mobility.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient responses during treatment and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety guidance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care.

Skills

PT license

Patient care

Communication

Mobility support

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (Weekend)

Provide hands-on physical therapy support in diverse clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with

• Monitor patient responses during treatment and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety guidance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care.

Physical Therapy Assistant (Weekend)

Provide hands-on physical therapy support in diverse clinical settings under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and functional mobility activities to improve patient recovery and independence.

Key duties

• Monitor patient responses during treatment and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety guidance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care.

Qualifications & Skills

• PT Assistant credential/license as required to practice.
• Strong patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform therapeutic interventions and support safe mobility.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and EMR systems.