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Physical Therapy Assistant

SSM Health·Jefferson City, Missouri

Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago
Practice for this role

Physical Therapy Assistant

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 49 similar openings in the Jefferson City area · median $61,920

About the role

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.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. 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

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. [https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643]

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Payment Options
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization’s 40,000 team members and 13,900 providers are...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Missouri PTA roles stay consistently needed

Physical Therapy Assistant roles in Missouri are typically in steady demand across rehabilitation and long-term care settings, especially where patient mobility and recovery support are ongoing needs. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited PTA graduate with an active Missouri license or eligibility, plus strong interpersonal skills; skilled nursing facility experience is helpful but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight patient communication and any post-acute care experience.

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