Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Select Medical; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PPO benefits + HSA

Paid Time Off + Holidays + Illness

Disability benefits

Medical Leave

Clinical Ladder Program

Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Residency Programs

Continuing Education

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Productivity standards for quality

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in outpatient settings. You will assist with therapy plans, support staff coordination, and help coordinate patient care to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires a PTA degree and current state licensure or eligibility, plus CPR certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth

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

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification

Job description

Overview

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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

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

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Location

US-MO-Saint Charles

Job ID

380219

Position Type

Full Time

Experience (Years)

2

Category

Physical Therapist Assistant

Company

SSM Health Physical Therapy