Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Physical Therapy; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matching 401(k)

Affordable PPO benefits + HSA options

Generous Paid Time Off

Short and Long Term Disability

Clinical Ladder Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lake Saint Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for their outpatient rehabilitation program. The successful candidate will assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing therapy plans, ensure effective patient care, and contribute to patient education. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program, be licensed or eligible for licensure, and hold CPR certification. This position offers growth in a supportive environment with various benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care under PT supervision.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel to enhance patient care.
• Communicate with supervising PT regarding patient treatment needs.
• Participate in education for patients and families.
• Perform professional duties within the scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in PT Assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Day Institute, Lake St. Louis, MO.

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant. Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday*.

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24‑hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi‑disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!*

Benefits

• Company matching 401(k)
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care
• We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the “Top Workplaces” in St. Louis!

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.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a PT Assistant program required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.