Day Shift

The Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a technically educated, licensed, health care provider who carries out Physical Therapy patient care programs or portions thereof as planned and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist

Begin

• Perform routine gait instruction observing proper weight bearing precautions and sequencing with patients
• Instruct patients in and perform therapeutic exercises with patients in accordance with established protocols or as directed by the physical therapist
• Perform functional activities such as transfers and bed mobility training (physical lifting is required at times)
• Administer physical modalities as delegated by the PT including hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, whirlpool, electrical stimulation, massage
• Monitor patients’ vital signs including pulse oxygenation, heart rate and blood pressure and modify treatment as indicated
• Perform follow-up goniometry, functional muscle strength testing, balance testing, endurance and level of independence in functional tasks
• Maintain clear and concise daily patient progress notes and documentation
• Provide patient teaching and documents
• Be familiar with infection control policies and procedures and carry them out correctly
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Become

• Graduate of a university Physical Therapist Assistant Associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Current licensure in the State of Missouri as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current BCLS certification
• Must be able to read, write and speak English