Physical Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Morrilton seeks a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild and maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments in a collaborative team setting.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet care goals, ensure patient-centered care, and uphold high standards of customer service and productivity in a community hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Arkansas Physical Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Completed PTA program and a 3 month internship that includes hands on patient care.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Provide a variety of direct treatments.
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families; promote customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Age-appropriate competency

Collaborative, patient-centered care

Education

Arkansas PTA License

PTA program completed + 3-month internship

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the State of Arkansas
• Must have completed a Physical Therapy Assistant program and successfully complete a 3 month internship that includes hands on patient care
• CPR Certification is required

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has provided quality care to its community for decades. Being part of CHI St. Vincent means the community has access to many centers of excellence, including our Heart Institute and Neuroscience Institute.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.