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The Lutheran Home is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to work on a PRN basis with weekend availability. In this role, you are important part of our team as you assist with the implementation of established treatment plans by the physical therapist designed to meet the need of our residents within our health center. Come join us in our mission of providing dignified care at every stage of life and fall in love with our residents.
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.
- Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
- 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 when appropriate.
- Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri
- Willing to work on Saturdays and/or Sundays
- 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.
The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.
Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.
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