Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Care

SSM Health Physical Therapy; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PPO + HSA options

Paid Time Off

Disability coverage

Tuition / Education programs

Student loan repayment assistance

Residency programs

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work in outpatient settings across the St. Louis Metro area. You will assist with the therapy plan of care under the direct supervision of a licensed PT and help coordinate patient care.

The role includes delegating tasks to support staff, communicating with the supervising PT about patient status, and participating in education for patients, families, students, and colleagues to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree or certification

Job description

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work in outpatient settings across the St. Louis Metro area. You will assist with the therapy plan of care under the direct supervision of a licensed PT and help coordinate patient care.

The role includes delegating tasks to support staff, communicating with the supervising PT about patient status, and participating in education for patients, families, students, and colleagues to maintain high-quality care.