Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Harrisonville, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care

Location

Harrisonville, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other required facility and company meetings or trainings
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with Medicare A, Medicare B, and Managed Care patient populations
• Familiarity with group therapy practices in a long term care or rehabilitation environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured clinical environment that supports group therapy options to promote productivity and positive patient outcomes
• Each therapist is typically provided a dedicated device for documentation, supporting an efficient and organized workflow