PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Saint Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

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

You will document treatment progress, communicate patient responses to the supervising PT, and participate in care plan meetings. The role emphasizes productivity, collaboration, and ongoing program development within a supportive rehab team.

Qualifications

• PTA certification required.
• Experience in skilled rehab settings preferred.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to patients per plan of care by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Reports adverse reactions to treatment to the supervising PT.
• Documents treatment records timely and accurately.
• Maintains productivity and time management according to daily schedule.
• Attends patient care plan meetings for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Communicates patient response and progress to the supervising PT.
• Participates in program development and shares best practices with Rehab Team.
• Assists patients in achieving outcomes and serves as a community partner.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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.
• Assist patients in achieving critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner within the community.

(PTA) Qualifications:

• Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

(PTA) Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible Hour options
• Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Fantastic corporate team

Shift:

• PRN
• FULL-TIME
• PART-TIME