PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence in Senior Living

Aspire Senior Living; Missouri; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Wages

Advanced Pay (hourly employees)

401(k), Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off (P

Dental, Health, Vision, Life insurance

New Paid Maternity Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Perks

Résumé du poste

Aspire Senior Living Warsaw is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy team. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), the PTA provides skilled rehabilitative services designed to help residents improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.

The PTA plays an important role in implementing individualized treatment plans, encouraging residents throughout the rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Current Missouri state licensure/certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• CPR certification required as applicable to facility/state requirements; BLS certification preferred.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, senior living, or geriatric therapy preferred.
• New graduate PTAs may be considered based on community needs and applicable requirements.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, mobility techniques, transfer training, and rehabilitation principles.
• Experience with therapeutic modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to the PTA scope of practice.
• Ability to implement treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Strong clinical observation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to recognize and communicate changes in resident condition or functional performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and therapy documentation systems preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate and positive approach to working with older adults.
• Commitment to resident safety, dignity, independence, autonomy, and person-centered care.

Responsabilités

• Therapeutic Treatment & Resident Care
• Mobility, Gait & Functional Training
• Resident Progress & Clinical Monitoring
• Resident & Caregiver Education
• Documentation & Progress Reporting
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Connaissances

Compassionate and positive approach

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent interpersonal and communicat

Strong documentation and organized

Motivate and encourage residents

Ability to implement treatment plans

Clinical observation and problem‑solv

Formation

Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Missouri state licensure/certification as PTA

CPR certification

BLS certification preferred

Description du poste

Aspire Senior Living Warsaw is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy team. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), the PTA provides skilled rehabilitative services designed to help residents improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.

The PTA plays an important role in implementing individualized treatment plans, encouraging residents throughout the rehabilitation