Seeking PRN PTA!
Kingdom Care Senior Living is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. Ideal candidates will possess a MO license or be in the process of obtaining MO licensure and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Healthcare administration and documentation skills
- License to practice or relevant certification
Career Advantages:
· Rare in-house opportunity- NOT CONTRACTED!
· Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
· Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person