Physical Therapist Assistant | Blue Springs, MO

About the Role As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients put their PT-established treatment plans into practice through hands-on rehabilitation and clear encouragement. This opening is part of a search for two rehabilitation providers across the clinic’s locations, giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to patients’ day-to-day progress. The full-time target is 40 patient visits per week, scheduled at one patient per hour, with typically four treatment units per visit. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Responsibilities - Deliver treatment within the physical therapist’s established plan of care to help patients move toward their functional goals. - Guide patients through prescribed exercises and activities with attention to technique, safety, and treatment tolerance. - Observe patient responses and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising physical therapist. - Reinforce prescribed home exercises and patient education so patients understand how to continue their care between visits. - Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately to support continuity of care. - Coordinate relevant patient updates with the physical therapist and broader clinical team to keep care consistent. Requirements Must-Have: - Appropriate PTA licensure or eligibility to obtain it before starting. - Ability to provide safe rehabilitation treatment within a physical therapist’s established plan of care. - Ability to recognize changes in patient response and communicate concerns promptly to the physical therapist. - Clear patient communication and accurate clinical documentation skills. - For full-time applicants, availability for a schedule ending at 7:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday and 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. No specialty certifications are required. Nice to Have: - Experience providing care in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. - Experience collaborating with providers across multiple clinical disciplines. - Familiarity with electronic patient documentation systems. Benefits - Hourly pay of approximately $28, flexible based on experience. - Health insurance with 50% of the employee premium covered by the employer. - Dental insurance available. - SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match. - Two weeks of paid time off.