Physical Therapy Assistant Home Care North Region

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Medical/Surgical Department. This role focuses on delivering compassionate patient care and supporting licensed nurses in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient care. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a passion for helping others. Join a team committed to providing quality healthcare in a state-of-the-art facility that values professional development and patient-centered care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Collects vital information and reports changes to nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care and assists with daily living activities.
• Documents patient care activities and engages in safety compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

ADLs Assistance

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible: $1,000
• Benefits Eligible
• 36 hours per week
• Night shifts: 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Every third weekend required

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care services to residents in Crawford, Franklin, and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the healthcare services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multi-room surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality healthcare to surrounding communities. Additionally, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Medical/Surgical Department is a 34-bed general medical, surgical, and telemetry unit that provides comprehensive biopsychosocial nursing to patients requiring general medical, pre- and post-operative care, urology, cardiac, and pediatric care. Department nurses provide exceptional care to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses, ensuring a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on patients and reports such to the nursing team, contributing to overall patient assessment and monitoring changes in condition.

Responsibilities

1. Implements direct patient care under supervision, promoting patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
2. Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
3. Assists with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
4. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
5. Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience required

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience required

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance (paid by BJC), pension and 403(b) plans, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and more. For details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

Note: Not all benefits apply to all jobs. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.