Physical Therapist Assistant

Nevada Regional Medical Center • Nevada, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for answering phone calls, briefing patients and their families on after-therapy care, guiding patients through exercises, lifting or moving patients, monitoring patients during sessions, sanitizing the therapy area, setting up therapy equipment, massaging and stretching muscles, and scheduling appointments. This role requires a certification from a physical therapist assistant program, a valid physical therapist assistant license, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and possess computer literacy skills. The working conditions may involve exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors, and possible exposure to inside environmental conditions. Physical demands include standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school graduate or equivalent is required, along with an active MO license for Physical Therapy Assistant.

Requirements

• Certification from a physical therapist assistant program.
• Valid physical therapist assistant license.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Active MO license for Physical Therapy Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls.
• Brief patients and their families on after-therapy care.
• Guide patients through exercises where necessary.
• Lift or move patients.
• Monitor patients during sessions.
• Sanitize therapy area.
• Set up therapy equipment.
• Massage and stretch muscles where necessary.
• Schedule appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees