Physical Therapy Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients regain or maintain function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and deliver treatments while maintaining productivity and teamwork with the interdisciplinary staff.

Success requires strong communication, an age-appropriate approach to care, and a patient-centered mindset, with a focus on excellent service and collaboration with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in Arkansas.
• Completed PTA program with hands-on internship including patient care.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide a variety of direct treatments and monitor progress.
• Meet patient care productivity standards and collaborate with the team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Promote a positive customer service environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Age-appropriate competency

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program

CPR Certification

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 North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

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.

Pay Range

$32.00 - $32.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.