PRN Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant Compassionate Care

Citizensmemorial; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual merit increases

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join outpatient services. This PRN role focuses on guided strength, balance, and mobility exercises and requires compassionate care and clear communication with patients and families.

You will work in a day shift on a variable schedule, provide manual therapies and modalities, maintain clean treatment areas, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to support each patient’s recovery.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Skills: Patient care, problem-solving, customer service, and listening skills.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing and walking; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance; carry up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Leading patients through strength, balance, and mobility exercises.
• Providing manual therapies, stretching, and treatments like ultrasound or electrical muscle stimulation.
• Communicating with patients and caregivers to provide clear directions on rehabilitative devices and equipment.
• Preparing and sanitizing treatment areas, ensuring equipment is set up.
• Monitoring and reporting progress, and documenting patient care services with relevant and timely information.

Skills

Patient care

Problem solving

Customer service

Listening skills

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join outpatient services. This PRN role focuses on guided strength, balance, and mobility exercises and requires compassionate care and clear communication with patients and families.

You will work in a day shift on a variable schedule, provide manual therapies and modalities, maintain clean treatment areas, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to support each patient’s recovery.