Physical Therapist Assistant - Long Term Care
Humansville, Missouri
Tide Health Group

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Temporary Position

Location: Humansville, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Description

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administer procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive/assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
• Report treatment outcomes and provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information accurately in the electronic documentation system.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies.
• Adhere to APTA and State practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Missouri.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting.

Additional Information

• Overtime, holiday, and call back pay available at 1.25x rate.