Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Town And Country, MO at Cynet Health
Chesterfield, MO 63017
About the Job
**Job Title:** Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
**Job Specialty:** Rehab
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Days, 8 hours, 32-40 hours per week
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 1 year of Physical Therapy (PT) experience required; Long-term care or Rehab experience required
**License:** PTA license required
**Certifications:** CPR certification required
**Must-Have:** Experience in PT and Rehab settings
**Job Description:**
- Implement components of patient care and obtain data related to the treatments provided.
- Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to modify care as necessary.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in treating individuals across all age groups.
- Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups.
- Work directly with the Physical Therapist to assist patients effectively.
- Communicate with families to determine the best at-home techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy environment.
- Assist in moving patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area.
- Complete administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
- Teach patients techniques such as balance training.
**Job Specialty:** Rehab
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Days, 8 hours, 32-40 hours per week
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 1 year of Physical Therapy (PT) experience required; Long-term care or Rehab experience required
**License:** PTA license required
**Certifications:** CPR certification required
**Must-Have:** Experience in PT and Rehab settings
**Job Description:**
- Implement components of patient care and obtain data related to the treatments provided.
- Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to modify care as necessary.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in treating individuals across all age groups.
- Help patients stretch and exercise specific muscle groups.
- Work directly with the Physical Therapist to assist patients effectively.
- Communicate with families to determine the best at-home techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized physical therapy environment.
- Assist in moving patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area.
- Complete administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and filing paperwork.
- Teach patients techniques such as balance training.
