Physical Therapy Assistant- Full-Time

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC • Joplin, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our Acute Rehab Unit at Landmark Hospital. We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant who is interested in the 12 bed Rehab Unit and the 17 bed LTACH of the Hospital. The PTA will work closely not only with the other rehabilitation employees but also the nursing team, respiratory team, dietician and physicians.

Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical rehabilitation therapy services to assigned patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with the PTA Practice Act in the state.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Physical Therapy License in Missouri
• BLS Certification Required
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Helps patients to improve their mobility through exercise and other techniques.
• Interprets and carries out protocol orders accurately and effectively.
• Develops and maintains current patient treatment plan to include patient problems, goals and interventions as it relates to therapy.  Effectively evaluates the outcomes of interventions and implements necessary changes to care.
• Monitors a patient's progress and treatment, documents patient records and communicates frequently with the Physical Therapist and care provider team.
• Encourages the patient during their recovery process.
• Assists patients in performing the exercise and mobility techniques.
• Teaches patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients' treatment program.

What This Job Offers

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