Physical Therapy Assistant

Citizensmemorial; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual merit increases

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team in El Dorado Springs, Missouri—someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positivelyimpactevery patient and family we serve.

As part of our in-house rehabilitation team, you will guide patients through strength, balance, and mobility exercises, apply therapies, communicate with caregivers, and keep treatment areas prepared.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's Degree.
• Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate.
• Ability to assist patients with mobility and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Leading patients through strength, balance, and mobility exercises
• Providing manual therapies, stretching, and applying treatments like ultrasound or electrical muscle stimulation
• Communicating with patients and caregivers to provide clear directions on rehabilitative devices and equipment
• Preparing and sanitizing treatment areas, ensuring equipment is set up
• Monitoring and reporting progress, and documenting patient care services with relevant and timely information

Skills

Patient care

Problem-solving

Customer service

Listening skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 7:30 AM - 4:00PM

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) ishiringaPhysical Therapy Assistant to join the team in El Dorado Springs, Missouri—someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positivelyimpactevery patient and family we serve.

• Status: Full-time
• WorkShift:Days
• Hours:Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

What Your Day Looks Like:

CMH'sCommunity Springs Healthcare Facility (CSHCF) is a 105-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility providing transitional or long-term care. A 15-bed high-functioning memory care unit provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory issues.Community Springs offers rehabilitation services. Speech, physical and occupational therapy are provided by full-time, in-house therapists.

As aPhysical Therapy Assistant, you will be:

• Leading patients through strength, balance, and mobility exercises
• Providing manual therapies, stretching, and applying treatments like ultrasound or electrical muscle stimulation
• Communicating with patients and caregivers to provide clear directionson the use of rehabilitativedevices and equipment
• Preparing and sanitizing treatment areas, ensuring equipment is set up
• Monitoring and reporting progress, and documenting patientcare services with relevant and timely information

Qualifications

• Education:Completion of aPhysical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate'sDegree from an accredited institution
• Skills: Patient care, problem-solving, customer service, and listening skills
• Licensure/Certification:Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate
• Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with patient and/or equipment assistance, ability to carry up to 35 lbs.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive wages,annual merit increases, employee wellness program

Why CMH?

CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, andmore— all grounded in exceptional,community‑focusedhealthcare.

• CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award
• Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee andbeinghonoredinthe Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri

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