Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village
Assisted Living
Skilled Care (including residential hospice)
Memory Care
Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place
Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living
Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.
We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.
We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.
We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.
We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.
We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Cape Girardeau, MO

Part Time

Mid Level

The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a PRN position on our dynamic team. This role includes weekday hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and occasional weekend coverage as needed. As a PTA, you will assist in implementing treatment plans developed by our physical therapists to support the needs of residents in our healthcare community. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a mission-driven environment grounded in our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Join us in providing dignified care at every stage of life-and discover the joy of serving 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.
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.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village

Assisted Living

Skilled Care (including residential hospice)

Memory Care

Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place

Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living

Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.

We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.

We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.

We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.

We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.

We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

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