Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Humansville, MO

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. Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience required; new graduates with Level II clinical experience (not solely Level I observation) will be considered.

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care

Location

Humansville, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | 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.
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other required facility and company meetings or trainings.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience required; new graduates with Level II clinical experience (not solely Level I observation) will be considered.
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required.
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supervising or supporting PTA students in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or long term care environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and quality of life in a long term care setting.
• Overtime, holiday, and call-back pay available, offering additional earning potential.