Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in St. Louis, MO

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location

St. Louis, MO | Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Implement components of patient care plans and collect data related to treatments provided, collaborating with the supervising Physical Therapist to modify care as necessary
• Assist patients with stretching, exercise, and techniques such as balance training across a wide range of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
• Safely transfer and transport patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area
• Communicate with patients' families to identify and recommend appropriate at-home care techniques
• Maintain a clean and organized therapy environment and complete administrative tasks including scheduling and documentation
• Work with a diverse patient population including both short-term rehab and long-term care residents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience
• Active Missouri PTA license
• BLS certification
• Valid skills checklist completed within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience treating orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in a post-acute or skilled nursing environment
• Self-motivated professional with a passion for patient-centered clinical programming
• Comfort working within a high-energy, in-house therapy team

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated, high-energy therapy team serving a diverse patient population in a busy skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting
• Opportunity to contribute to an innovative, patient-centered care model utilizing a variety of modalities and equipment