Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape

• Grace Reliant Health Services is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to serve our clients in the Cape Girardeau region.
• The ideal candidate will provide skilled Physical Therapy Assistant services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, IRA, PTO, Holiday pay, etc.)

Medical specialties

• Home Health
• Physical Therapy

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday by Appointment

License/Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location

• Cape Girardeau Region