Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for a skilled nursing facility. The role provides individualized, hands-on, patient-centered care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The assistant helps patients improve mobility, regain strength, and increase function by implementing treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist and supporting patients through exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation activities. The position is based at Hillside Health Care Center LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. The schedule is Monday through Friday and is flexible. Compensation is a competitive hourly rate based on experience; the salary range is undisclosed. Innovate Rehab and Wellness describes itself as a therapist- and veteran-owned skilled health care provider with more than 25 years of experience. Its care model emphasizes one-on-one therapy, with group or concurrent treatments under 1%, realistic scheduling, clinical outcomes, and job satisfaction. Full-time benefits begin on the first day of employment.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Valid state Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Rehabilitation or clinical experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.
- CPR certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement patient-specific treatment plans created by the Physical Therapist.
- Lead patients through exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation activities.
- Educate patients on safe techniques and assistive devices.
- Monitor and document patient progress, and report changes to the Physical Therapist.
- Maintain accurate, compliant therapy records.
- Collaborate with the care team to coordinate treatment.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in all interactions.
- Provide hands-on, patient-centered care to help patients improve mobility, regain strength, and increase function.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- 401(k).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount marketplace.
- Professional growth and development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
