Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

SSM Health Physical Therapy; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matching 401(k)

Multiple PPO benefits + HSA

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Disability

Education programs

Residency/Mentorship

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in New Town, MO is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support outpatient therapy. Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, you will assist with implementing the therapy plan of care and coordinating patient care.

You will participate in patient and family education, support continuous improvement, and contribute to a team that values exceptional care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• 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.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT to identify needs for assessment and adjustment of treatment plans.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with patient care within scope of practice.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification

Job description

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SSM Health Physical Therapy

New Town, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

*We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the \"Top Workplaces\" in St. Louis!*

• Generous benefits package including:


• 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


• 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.

Minimum 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