Physical Therapy Assistant - Therapy Kimberling City - Full Time
About The Position
Under the guidance and direction of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Therapist with therapeutic exercises, training, and treatment plans to help patients return to as normal a pattern of movement and functioning as possible. The role serves patients from pediatric to geriatric ages who are referred for medical and educational services. The assistant performs patient-related activities, including delegated procedures appropriate to their education, skills, and training. The role also communicates care information to physical therapy staff and others to support evaluation of patient information and the planning, modification, or coordination of treatment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Missouri.
- Good clinical expertise, communication, human relations, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- Demonstrated interest in professional growth through continuing education workshops and application of new principles or techniques.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Physical Therapist with therapeutic exercises, training, and treatment plans.
- Perform patient-related activities and delegated procedures within the scope of education, skills, and training.
- Communicate care information to physical therapy staff and others to support evaluation and treatment planning, modification, or coordination.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off for qualified candidates.
- Up to $3,000 relocation bonus for qualified candidates.
- Clinical ladder opportunity up to $4,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
