Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Saint Louis, MO at Cynet Health

**Job Title:** Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

**Job Specialty:** Long Term Care (LTC)

**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks

**Shift:** Day Shift, 8 hours per day, 32-40 hours per week

**Guaranteed Hours:** 0 hours guaranteed

**Experience:** 1 year of PT experience; LTC or Rehab Experience required

**License:** PTA License

**Certifications:** BLS

**Must-Have:**

- 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
- Experience in Long Term Care or Rehabilitation

**Job Description:**

- Implement components of patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Obtain data related to the treatments provided.
- Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to modify care as necessary.
- Assist in the treatment of individuals of all ages, from newborns to those at the end of life.
- Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups.
- Read and follow instructions from the Physical Therapist.
- Work directly with the Physical Therapist to assist patients effectively.
- Communicate with patients' families to find best at-home techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy area.
- Assist in moving patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area.
- Complete administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
- Teach patients techniques such as balance training.