Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care
Location
Potosi, 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 accurately in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes, per regulatory and company requirements.
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required facility trainings and in-services.
- 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.
- Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience.
- Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting.
- Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Familiarity with Medicare A, Medicare B, and Managed Care treatment protocols.
- Experience utilizing electronic documentation systems for clinical recordkeeping.
- Experience supervising or supporting therapy students in a clinical setting.
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive environment that utilizes group therapy options and provides dedicated documentation devices to help therapists meet productivity goals efficiently.
- Gain valuable experience in a long term care setting with a structured caseload and clear clinical expectations.