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Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health

#Healthcare #Physical Therapist Assistant #Inpatient Therapy #Patient Mobility #BLS HCP #IDFPR #Missouri Division of Professional Registration #Oklahoma Medical Board #Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Quick overview

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist. Responsibilities include documenting treatments and coordinating activities for support personnel and students.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program and a valid state license. BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment.

associate degreePatient CareTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportPhysical Therapy InterventionsPatient Handling

Job description

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Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Inpatient Therapy Schedule: PRN Shift & Schedule, Work 1 Weekend a Month, As Needed During the Week Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: SSM Health St.
Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Job Summary: Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
Documents treatment interventions given.
May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4503000011 Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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