PTA: Outpatient Therapy with Growth & Benefits

Select Medical; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PPO + HSA

PTO & holidays

Disability insurance

Medical leave

Clinical ladder

Orientation program

New grad mentorship

Residency programs

Continuing education

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team in West Florissant, MO. The PTA will work under the direct supervision of a licensed PT to implement the therapy plan of care and support patient rehabilitation.

Minimum qualifications include a PTA degree or certification, current state licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

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 regarding 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.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification

Job description

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team in West Florissant, MO. The PTA will work under the direct supervision of a licensed PT to implement the therapy plan of care and support patient rehabilitation.

Minimum qualifications include a PTA degree or certification, current state licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.