Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Mount Vernon, Illinois is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to conduct prescribed physical therapy treatments under supervision. The role includes working with both inpatient and outpatient patients with a structured Day Shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program and must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days. Join us to make a difference while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care.
• Documents treatment interventions given.

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Location: SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Full-Time Position - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Inpatient and outpatient patients
• Weekend Rotation every 5 weeks at Good Samaritan Acute Care
• Location: SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.

Apply today to begin your career with SSM Health Today!

Pay Range: $25.45 - $38.18 (Hourly)

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings. Compensation is based on experience, labor market, and qualifications. The posted pay range is what SSM Health reasonably expects at time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less as permitted by law.

Job Summary

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
• Documents treatment interventions given.
• May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location

• Illinois: Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4503000046 Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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