Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Potosi, MO

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care

Location

Potosi, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | 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 accurately in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes, per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required facility trainings and in-services.
• 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.
• Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting.
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Medicare A, Medicare B, and Managed Care treatment protocols.
• Experience utilizing electronic documentation systems for clinical recordkeeping.
• Experience supervising or supporting therapy students in a clinical setting.

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive environment that utilizes group therapy options and provides dedicated documentation devices to help therapists meet productivity goals efficiently.
• Gain valuable experience in a long term care setting with a structured caseload and clear clinical expectations.