Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - WEO - Acute Care Therapy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for acute care therapy, serving a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric. This role involves implementing prescribed treatments, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing patient education. The PTA will have opportunities for professional growth and benefit from a robust support system in a recognized workplace for excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition discounts and reimbursement

No cost eCare visits

Employer-provided mental health services

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• PTA works under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Treats patients in acute care setting.
• Collaborates with other medical professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - WEO - Acute Care Therapy

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About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
  
  
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

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About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

Additional Information About The Position

• Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates
• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
• No cost eCare visits
• Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain positions
  

Job Summary

• A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT) in the acute care setting. The physical therapist assistant treats patients in the pediatric through geriatric age ranges implementing prescribed treatments for patients post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. A PTA completes therapeutic exercises, training and treatment to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible. The physical therapist assistant collaborates with the supervising physical therapist as well as other medical professionals. The PTA also provides education to patients and assists with training and recommendations for use of assistive devices. PTA’s in acute care therapy participate in a rotation approximately every 3 months in the following medical units: step down, cardiology, medical surgical, oncology, respiratory, neurology, and orthopedic. Specialty teams for trained physical therapist assistants include: pediatric, wound care, and lymphedema.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Education
• Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Experience
• No prior experience required
• Skills
• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Required: License for Physical Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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