Physical Therapy Assistant

Live Well Homecare; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Creve Coeur, Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering rehabilitative care. You will implement treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, assist with mobility and transfers, and help restore functional independence.

The role also involves documenting patient progress in the EMR, collaborating with nurses and physicians to ensure coordinated care, and educating patients and families on home exercise programs and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and patient care procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document accurately and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care.
• Implement treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and restoring functional independence.
• Document patient progress accurately in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and care strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy

Communication & teamwork

Documentation & collaboration

Job description

• Support licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care to diverse patients.
• Implement treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and restoring functional independence.
• Document patient progress accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and care strategies.

Role

Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care to diverse patients.
• Implement treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and restoring functional independence.
• Document patient progress accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and care strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and patient care procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document accurately and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Key Duties

Supporting rehabilitative efforts, implementing treatment plans, promoting patient independence, and contributing to a compassionate, team-oriented environment.