Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Harrisonville,
• MO 64701Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level: 2
• Year
• DegreeJob
• Shift:
• DayPrimary
• Purpose: Responsible for directing, modifying and administering the physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient and established a plan of care. The PTA aids with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, surgery, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Formal
• Policy-Setting
• Responsibilities: No formal policy setting responsibility
• Formal
• Supervisory
• Responsibility:
• No formal supervisory responsibility
• Required
• Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and techniques of physical and occupational therapy
• Required
• Skills and
• Ability: Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neurology, kinesiology, and physical science to specialized techniques in treatment of the patient.
• Unusual
• Working
• Conditions: None. QualificationsEducation and
• Certification/
• Registration
• Required for the
• Position: Must be duly licensed under applicable state laws to be a practicing physical therapist assistant and a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant curriculum. Current BLS CPR certification.