Physical Therapist Assistant

Pay: Base Wage starting at $24.24; increased based on experience

Incentive Eligible Position: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Answer phone calls.
• Brief patients and their families on after-therapy care.
• Guide patients through exercises where necessary.
• Lift or move patients. Monitor patients during sessions.
• Sanitize therapy area.
• Set up therapy equipment.
• Massage and stretch muscles where necessary.
• Schedule appointments.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Certification from a physical therapist assistant program.
• Valid physical therapist assistant license.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy skills.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Active MO license for Physical Therapy Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience.