Conferences, Documentation, Long-Term Care, Medical Records, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Procedure Implementation, Quality of Care, Support Documentation, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care
LocationHarrisonville, MO
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly in the clinical record.
- Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services.
Required Qualifications- Active Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience.
- Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience.
- Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with electronic documentation systems in a clinical setting.
- Familiarity with group therapy practices in a long term care or rehabilitation environment.
Why Join Us- Work in a structured long term care environment with dedicated documentation devices and support for group therapy to assist with productivity.
- Join a team-oriented facility that values patient-centered care and provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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