Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant — Diverse Rehab Roles

BJC HealthCare; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Valley Park, Missouri, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in ICU, step-down units, orthopedics, and neurology settings. This staff role supports licensed therapists and interacts with patients across care settings.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one Saturday per month; the role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and participation in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in good standing.
• Associate's degree from PTA program.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed physical therapist.
• Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.
• Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from physical therapy.
• Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the physical therapist.
• Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA

Job description

BJC HealthCare in Valley Park, Missouri, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in ICU, step-down units, orthopedics, and neurology settings. This staff role supports licensed therapists and interacts with patients across care settings.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one Saturday per month; the role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and participation in discharge planning.