Flexible Float PTA — Multi-Location Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PPO Benefits

HSA options

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Educational and residency programs

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient rehabilitation team as a Float PTA. The role requires dual licensure for MO and IL and entails floating between eastern location sites while integrating into diverse patient care plans.

Under direct supervision of a licensed PT, you will assist with therapy plans, educate patients and families, and help maintain high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a PTA program required (per job posting).
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under 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 patients, to enhance patient care services.
• Communicates with supervising PT regarding scheduled patients to ensure assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education/Training

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

SSM Health Day Institute in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient rehabilitation team as a Float PTA. The role requires dual licensure for MO and IL and entails floating between eastern location sites while integrating into diverse patient care plans.

Under direct supervision of a licensed PT, you will assist with therapy plans, educate patients and families, and help maintain high-quality outcomes.