Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.

Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist. Provides patient/family education. Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate. Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate. Participates in continual process improvement. Other duties as assigned Education Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. - Required Work Experience Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Licensed in state of Missouri. - Required within 60 Days Or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Compact State License - Required Upon Hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills Fine motor skills and input data. Interpersonal Skills Normal social interactive skills. Essential Physical Requirements Moving, walking, bending, reaching, crouch, stooping, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and restraining. Essential Mental Abilities Analyzing, synthesizing, understanding, explaining, following, instructions, interpreting data, explaining, organizational skills, forecasting. Essential Sensory Requirements Feeling, visual skills and hearing. Exposure to Hazards Body fluids, disinfectants, topical anesthetics and extreme heat. Other Skills and Abilities