The Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines. • Treats patients using a variety of modalities and procedures under treatment plan formulated by a Registered Physical Therapist. • Provides patient/family education. • Documents patients’ response to treatment program, communicates with providers, Physical Therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members, and inputs charges as appropriate. • Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate. • Participates in continual process improvement. • Other duties as assigned Education • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program. - Required Work Experience Licenses and Certifications • Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Licensed in state of Missouri. - Required within 60 Days Or • Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Compact State License - Required Upon Hire • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire Travel Requirements • Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills • Fine motor skills and input data. Interpersonal Skills • Normal social interactive skills. Essential Physical Requirements • Moving, walking, bending, reaching, crouch, stooping, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and restraining. Essential Mental Abilities • Analyzing, synthesizing, understanding, explaining, following, instructions, interpreting data, explaining, organizational skills, forecasting. Essential Sensory Requirements • Feeling, visual skills and hearing. Exposure to Hazards • Body fluids, disinfectants, topical anesthetics and extreme heat. Other Skills and Abilities