Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Innovate Rehab and Wellness is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at Bernard Health Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The role provides individualized, patient-centered therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, regain strength, and increase function. The organization describes itself as therapist- and veteran-owned, with more than 25 years of experience and a supportive, collaborative team culture. Its model emphasizes one-on-one therapy, with group or concurrent treatments accounting for less than 1% of care, and scheduling designed to support work-life balance. The schedule is Monday through Friday and is described as flexible. Pay is a competitive hourly rate based on experience; the salary range is undisclosed. Benefits begin on the first day for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Rehabilitation or clinical experience; new graduates are welcome.
- CPR certification.
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 the use of 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
