Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Grace Reliant Health Services is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to serve our clients in the Cape Girardeau region.
The ideal candidate will provide skilled Physical Therapy Assistant services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.
Responsibilities
Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
License to practice or relevant certification
Benefits
Flexible schedule Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, IRA, PTO, Holiday pay, etc.)
Medical specialties
Home Health Physical Therapy
Schedule
Day shift Monday to Friday by Appointment
License/Certification
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location
Cape Girardeau Region
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant and possess strong knowledge of physiology and therapeutic modalities. Effective communication skills and experience in healthcare documentation are required to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Cape at Grace Reliant Health Services LLC-1 a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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