Physical Therapist Assistant, FT

Related Experience: Must have a GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
Current state of Missouri license though the Board of Healing Arts from an accredited institution.
Exceptional knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work and collaborate with diverse patients and medical professionals.
Prefer minimum two years’ experience in Physical Therapy Assistant field.
Responsibilities: Coordinate with staff Physical Therapist(s) and other medical providers to develop physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Educate patients and family by teaching them new ways to approach tasks and break down activities into achievable components.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment Document findings and administer treatments to better assess patient response to treatment and other relevant information.
Evaluate the results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress.
To maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department.
Prepare equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical/Occupational Therapist to perform his or her professional duties.
Performs housekeeping duties of the department by routine and periodic cleaning; to maintain order and cleanliness throughout the department Performed daily.
Other related duties as required and assigned by Therapy Services Director