PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Luxor Healthcare

Saint Peters (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 64,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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Job summary

St. Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center seeks a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our therapy team. The PTA supports the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans and delivering direct patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documenting progress, and contributing to program development. We offer flexible hours, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) certification required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct treatment to patients per plan of care.
Detects signs of favorable/unfavorable reactions and reports to supervising PT.
Documents all pertinent treatment information and need for skilled services.
Maintains productivity and follows daily schedule.
Attends and contributes to patient care plan meetings with the care team.
Communicates patient response and progress to the supervising PT.
Participates in program development and shares best practices with Rehab Team.

Skills

PTA certification

Job description

St. Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center is looking for a PTA to join our therapy team!

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports the Physical Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

PTA) Responsibilities

Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Is alert to detect signs and symptoms of favorable and unfavorable reactions to treatment. Reporting adverse responses to treatment immediately to the physical therapist.

Accurately and regularly record all pertinent information regarding the Physical Therapy treatment program. Accurately and timely document the need for the skilled service in each record entry.

Consistently perform at the required productivity level maintaining effective time management according to daily schedule.

Attend and contribute to patient care plan meetings for an interdisciplinary collaboration.

Communicates patient’s response to treatment and progress towards established goals with supervising physical therapist.

Active participation in program development and clinical programming. Identify best practices for Physical Therapy practice and share with Rehab Team.