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.