PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist – Urgent Hire

Sweetwater Care; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist a Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and regain independence after illness or injury. You will support rehabilitation goals and document progress while ensuring safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include aligning with the Plan of Care, assisting with therapy programs, and coordinating referrals as needed under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid PTA license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Communication with patients

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license (or eligibility)

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist a Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and regain independence after illness or injury. You will support rehabilitation goals and document progress while ensuring safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include aligning with the Plan of Care, assisting with therapy programs, and coordinating referrals as needed under supervision.