Temp - PTA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) St. Louis MO
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PTAs implement components of patient care obtain data related to the treatments provided and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary. PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages from newborns to people at the end of life.
Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
Read instructions from Physical Therapist
Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
Speak with families to find best at-home techniques
Keep physical therapy clean and organized
Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
Complete administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
Teach patients techniques like balance trainingRequirement description :
- 1 year of PTA experience - REQUIRED
- LTC or Rehab Experience - Required
- PTA -license
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- BLS
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
- Missouri
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : potential
On Call Requirements : none
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
