Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute

Select Medical; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matching 401(k)

PPO benefits + HSA options

Generous PTO + Holidays + EID

Short and Long Term Disability

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Excellent Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Continued Education courses (local and

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO is seeking a full-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Orthopedic experience preferred.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, you will assist with the therapy plan of care and support staff to deliver quality patient care. St. Clare Hospital is a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center, offering a collaborative environment focused on learning and professional

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a PTA program is required.
• Current and valid state PTA licensure or eligibility is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care under the direct supervision of a licensed PT.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel to enhance patient care.
• Communicate with supervising PT about patient needs, assessments, and treatment plan modifications.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
• Perform other professional duties within the scope of practice.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA program

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care

At St.Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Orthopedic experience preferred

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at St. Clare Hospital is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Fenton, MO!

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center, serves the medical needs of the expanding community in southwest St. Louis County. Specializing in heart and vascular, neurosciences, cancer care, maternity and other medical services, SSM Health St. Clare makes your health and wellness a primary focus.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.

*Generous benefits package including:

• Company matching 401(k)
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a PT Assistant program required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification