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Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant (Float)
SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program as a Float PTA. This position will require the candidate to be, or willing to obtain, dual licensed for both MO & IL. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to float between the 5 most eastern locations - Sunset Hills, Arnold, Olivette, Florissant and O'Fallon, IL. There may also be need to cover some of the other locations as well.
We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!
*Generous benefits package including:
Company matching 401(k)
Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
Clinical Ladder Program
Excellent Orientation Program
New Grad Mentorship
Residency Programs
National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care
*We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!
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.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree in a PT Assistant program required.
Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Who can apply
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