Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) at Lutheran Home
Lutheran Home · Cape Girardeau, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Cape Girardeau
The Lutheran Home is seeking a licensed and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a PRN position with weekday hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and occasional weekend coverage as needed. You’ll assist in implementing treatment plans developed by our physical therapists to support the needs of residents in our healthcare community. For over 53 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in care, proudly holding a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We offer a competitive pay and mission-driven team guided by core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Opportunity is knocking – don’t let it pass you by. Apply today to make a meaningful difference.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the implementation of treatment plans and carry out routine functions.
- Document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatments in accordance with the patient’s status and within the scope of the treatment plan established by the physical therapist.
- Provide skilled assistance and instruction on ordered therapeutic components designed to meet established goals.
- Appropriately test or measure joint range-of-motion, manual muscle strength, vital signs, or other objective tests to determine effects of treatments.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
- Assist with discharge planning and recommendations to facilitate safe transition plans for beneficiaries when appropriate.
License/Certification required:
- Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
- Willing to work weekend hours
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.
