Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensed

Job Description

Job Description

Axes Physical Therapy is dedicated to positively impacting and improving the lives of the people we serve! This is achieved by hiring great people and providing great services. Axes PT is excited to be ...Patient Centered - Employee Centered - Client CenteredWe are thrilled to say that we are growing, and with that comes an opportunity for a new position. We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to work in our Lake St Louis ClinicThis position will be responsible for supporting Physical Therapists with patient care along the care continuum. This includes care, execution, counsel and planning of all therapy related treatments.Essential Job Functions include:Works directly with Physical Therapist to assist patientsObserve patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical TherapistUnder direction of the Physical Therapist, assigns specific exercise for the patient and helps the patients do these exercises.Monitor a patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragementDocument patient's weekly progress in appropriate recordsContribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patientsCounsels patients and their families on what to do following treatmentPerforms job duties in alignment with organizations 8 core valuesFunctions as a cooperative, active member of the health care teamMaintains confidentiality of all patient and physician related information.Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences.Maintains safety and infection control standards, recognizes and reports inferior patient care and or safety hazardsExperience Required includes:Strong organizational skillsInterpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients.Ability to act with integrity in regard to all matters of confidentiality.Ability to lift patients and help them moveGood attention to detailSolid knowledge of anatomyKnowledge of PT stretches and exercises3 or more years' experience preferred.Qualification Required include:Associate's Degree in a PT Assistant program required.Licensed or eligible for State of MO PTA licenseCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationsEfficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and EMR programsWe support our employees with a generous benefits package. All full-time employees receive the benefits below.Employer Paid Benefits include:Life Insurance401k with ContributionHoliday PayPaid Time OffEmployer / Employee Contributions to Benefits include:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort & Long Term Disability401k with ContributionsPet InsuranceApply Now to Join the Fun!!Axes Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer