APT | Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), where you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate and effective patient care. This role involves performing assessments and interventions as prescribed by physicians, while actively participating in interdisciplinary care coordination and planning.

• Conduct accurate patient assessments and collaborate closely with Physical Therapists to implement necessary interventions.
• Coordinate care regularly with assigned Physical Therapists, especially when patient conditions change.
• Adhere to established care plans and perform interventions accordingly.
• Engage in interdisciplinary care planning for all assigned patients.
• Promptly communicate any changes in patient status to Case Managers, Physical Therapists, and physicians as appropriate.
• Deliver cost-effective physical therapy services, managing patient visits and medical supplies efficiently.
• Provide patient and caregiver education tailored to individualized care plans and assess the effectiveness of these educational efforts.
• Complete all required documentation within designated timeframes.
• Manage daily tasks and time effectively to meet productivity goals.

• At least one year of experience in a Joint Commission accredited hospital setting.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute rehabilitation facility or equivalent, serving adult patients.
• Home care experience of six months is preferred.
• Computer skills are advantageous.

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license valid in the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance declaration.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and navigate stairs.
• Strong communication skills, including oral, visual, and written comprehension.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Capability to lift, transfer, and move patients weighing between 10 and over 200 pounds with varying levels of assistance.
• Safe operation of a motor vehicle.

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases through blood and body fluids.
• Potential contact with infectious diseases and occasionally hostile individuals.
• Handling of sharps and other biohazardous materials.
• Exposure to varying environmental temperatures and diverse community settings.