PTA - Onsite Orthopedic Care with Growth & Mentorship

SSM Health Physical Therapy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Company matching 401(k)

PPO benefits + HSA options

Paid Time Off + Holidays + ExtendedIll

Disability insurance

Family Medical Leave

Clinical Ladder Program

Excellent Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Residency Programs

National Continuing Education courses

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in Creve Coeur, MO seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to work on-site with employees suffering work-related acute orthopedic injuries. You will support the supervising PT and coordinate care with the on-site medical team.

This role includes occasional care at an alternate location to ensure clinic operations and patient access, plus opportunities to participate in injury prevention and workforce wellness initiatives within a premier outpatient network.

Qualifications

• PTA degree or certification required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• CPR certification

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.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification

Job description

SSM Health Physical Therapy in Creve Coeur, MO seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to work on-site with employees suffering work-related acute orthopedic injuries. You will support the supervising PT and coordinate care with the on-site medical team.

This role includes occasional care at an alternate location to ensure clinic operations and patient access, plus opportunities to participate in injury prevention and workforce wellness initiatives within a premier outpatient network.