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