Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient - PRN

freemanhealth; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Freeman Health in Joplin, MO is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient rehabilitation under licensed supervision. You will follow physician-driven plans, document outcomes, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The role requires a current Missouri PTA license, strong patient-care skills, and the ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri.
• Strong documentation and patient care skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Independently follows a treatment plan and documents progress.
• Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Clinical Assessment

Education

Missouri PTA license

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

PRN

About Us - Physical Therapy

• Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability for any patient suffering from injury or disease

• Therapy focuses on improving function, strength, balance and coordination with a goal of improving, restoring or maintaining how an individual functions at work and at home

• Freeman therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses and wheelchairs

What You’ll Do

Independently follows a treatment plan based on therapist/goal directed objectives, delivers/documents are, and provides D/C planning on all physician referred patients. Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff. Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, hospital standards, and departmental policies/procedures.

Requirements

Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

• Health, vision, dental insurance

• Retirement with employer match

• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

• Milestone payments with longevity of employment

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)

• Extended sick pay

• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.