Physical Therapy Assistant

Mosaic Life Care • St. Joseph, MO

22h • $24 - $35

About The Position

This position treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.
This position works under the supervision of Registered Physical Therapist and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program is required.
• PTA - Phys Therapy Asst. Licensed in state of Missouri within 60 days of hire or PTA - Phys Therapy Asst. Compact State license is required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support is required.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
• Participates in continual process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree