Physical Therapy Assistant - Patient-Centered Care & Growth

Axes Physical Therapy; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401k with Contribution

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Axes Physical Therapy in Lake St Louis, MO is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists and patients along the care continuum. You will help with exercise execution, patient education, and documentation to ensure coordinated care.

The role requires an Associate's degree in PTA, MO PTA license or eligibility, CPR/First Aid, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems; prior PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PTA program completed.
• Licensed or eligible for MO PTA license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with patient care and exercise execution.
• Observe patients and report progress to the PT.
• Assign specific exercises under PT direction and guide patients.
• Monitor patient activities for correct performance and provide encouragement.
• Document weekly patient progress in records.
• Participate in meetings and care conferences for coordinated plans.
• Counsel patients and families post-treatment.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and physician information.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and safety practices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality awareness

Attention to detail

Anatomy knowledge

PT stretches and exercises

Ability to lift patients

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA program

MO PTA license or eligibility

CPR and First Aid certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR programs

Job description

Axes Physical Therapy in Lake St Louis, MO is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists and patients along the care continuum. You will help with exercise execution, patient education, and documentation to ensure coordinated care.

The role requires an Associate's degree in PTA, MO PTA license or eligibility, CPR/First Aid, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems; prior PT experience preferred.