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Black Jack, MO
$25 - $41 hourly
Full-time | On-site
BJC HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Florissant, Missouri.
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Are you a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking fora new adventure? We are seeking a passionate and patient-centered PTA to join our team. You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and a help a variety of patients in the an outpatinet setting. If you are a licensed PTA we would love to hear from you!
If you are looking for a 1:1 patient care opportunity in an outpatient environment, this may be the role for you! Come work with our multidisciplinary team today.
Located at our Outpatient Therapy at Northwest Healthcare:
1150 Graham Road, Suite 104
Florissant, MO 63031
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Provides outpatient physical therapy evaluation and treatments for patients with any number of physical impairments which affect their ability to function and/or cause pain. Department is staffed by physical therapists, physical therapists' assistants, and aides
Role Purpose
Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by a licensed physical therapist as specified in their health care service setting.
Responsibilities
Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed physical therapist.Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from physical therapy.Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the physical therapist.Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process.Minimum Requirements
Education
Associate's Degree - PT AssistantExperience
No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
PTABJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
BJC HealthCare Job ID #112424. Posted job title: PTA
About BJC HealthCareBJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
This Physical Therapist Assistant position offers $25 - $41 hourly in Missouri. Compensation may vary based on experience, certifications, and facility type.
Physical Therapist roles involve evaluating and treating movement disorders, developing rehabilitation plans, implementing therapeutic exercises, and helping patients restore function and reduce pain after injury or surgery.
Practicing in MO requires licensure through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration — Committee for Professional Counselors. Prospective practitioners should verify current licensing requirements, continuing education obligations, and supervised experience hours directly with the board before applying.