Physical Therapy Assistant

MEP Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide to support licensed therapists in delivering evidence-based care. You will help patients perform prescribed exercises, monitor progress, educate families, and document care accurately.

You will collaborate within a clinical team to support personalized recovery plans and ensure compassionate, patient-centered service for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Strong support skills for mobility and functional rehabilitation.
• Ability to learn and apply evidence-based treatment strategies.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Comfort working with diverse patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement prescribed therapeutic exercises and treatment activities.
• Monitor patient progress and assist with updating care based on outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and families to support recovery and self-management.
• Accurately document patient care and maintain required records.
• Work as part of a collaborative clinical team to support personalized care plans.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-centered

Mobility and functional rehabilitation

Evidence-based treatment strategies

Communication and documentation

Diversity in patient care

Job description

needed to collaborate with physical therapists to deliver evidence-based care that helps patients regain mobility and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement prescribed therapeutic exercises and treatment activities
• Monitor patient progress and assist with updating care based on outcomes
• Provide education to patients and families to support recovery and self-management
• Accurately document patient care and maintain required records
• Work as part of a collaborative clinical team to support personalized care plans

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Strong support skills for mobility and functional rehabilitation
• Ability to learn and apply evidence-based treatment strategies
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Comfort working with diverse patients and families