Physical Therapy Assistant

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Concierge services

Employee lounge

Wellness programs

Free covered parking

On-site health clinics

Virtual health clinics

Résumé du poste

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to treat patients in outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role involves educating patients and families, documenting responses to treatment, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

The PTA will travel between system facilities as needed and participate in staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives while adhering to medical guidelines and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Licensure as PTA in Missouri or a Compact State.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Treat patients using modalities under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and home exercise.
• Document patient progress and communicate with providers and team members.
• Input charges appropriately and participate in team meetings.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education to families

Formation

Accredited PTA program

Description du poste

The Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.

• Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
• Participates in continual process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Licensed in state of Missouri. - Required within 60 Days Or
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Compact State License - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.