Physical Therapy Assistant (5k Sign-on Bonus!)

Excelsia Injury Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Excelsia Injury Care in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with strong orthopedic and manual skills. The candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and possess a degree from an APTA accredited program. Responsibilities include providing patient care under a Physical Therapist's guidance, administering therapy procedures, and document treatment progress. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA accredited PT assistant program.
• Minimum associate’s degree and eligible for State Board Examination.
• Pass licensing exam to obtain a permanent license.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform physical therapy procedures as delegated by the Supervising Physical Therapist.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and document treatment progress.

Skills

Orthopedic skills

Manual therapy skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate’s degree from an APTA accredited program

Job description

About Us

Excelsia Injury Care provides management services to a network of healthcare companies, supporting them in delivering comprehensive rehabilitation, diagnostic, surgical, and pain management services for individuals affected by post-traumatic neuro-musculoskeletal injuries. With 95 locations across Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia, we ensure accessible, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our providers are leaders in personal injury and workers’ compensation care, with a proven track record of helping patients recover and reach their maximum recovery potential.

Our mission is to restore quality of life through patient‑centric care, supporting those injured in motor vehicle or work‑related accidents. We take an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring patients receive coordinated care from evaluation through treatment, with the goal of achieving optimal recovery outcomes.

Founded on the values of respect and trustworthiness, we are committed to delivering services that adhere to the highest legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. As responsible corporate citizens, we integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into our business practices, ensuring that we positively impact the healthcare companies we serve, our employees, and the communities we reach.

Diversity Statement

Excelsia Injury Care is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition, marital, civil union or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with strong orthopedic and manual skills to work collaboratively in a multimodal, patient‑centered approach. The candidate must be self‑motivated, very organized, caring, possess a degree from an APTA accredited physical therapy program and hold a current license to practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA accredited PT assistant program.
• Minimum associate’s degree and eligible for State Board Examination.
• Pass licensing exam to obtain a permanent license.
• Maintain all State licensure requirements.

Reporting

Reports to Supervising Licensed Physical Therapist, Site Supervisor, Clinical Director, Owners and Directors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide patient care only under the direction of a Physical Therapist as defined by State law.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and tasks delegated by the Supervising Physical Therapist.
• Administer therapeutic exercise, massage, mechanical devices, and therapeutic agents using air, water, electricity, sound, or light.
• Make minor modifications to treatment plans within the predetermined plan of care, assist the PT with evaluations, and document treatment progress.
• Undergo assessment of delegated tasks by the supervising PT.
• Refrain from interpreting referrals, performing evaluations, re‑evaluations, major treatment plan modifications, final discharges, or techniques beyond the PTA’s scope or without proper supervision.

Physical Demands

General demands are classified as medium duty per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Physical duties do not exceed a 50 lb lifting limit. Sit/Stand/Walk ratio is approximately 33% of the day.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance