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.