Grace Reliant Health Services is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to serve our clients in the Sikeston region.

The ideal candidate will provide skilled Physical Therapy Assistant services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.

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 to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring 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
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Physical Therapy

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday by Appointment

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

• Sikeston Region