PTA

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Christian Hospital is seeking a passionate and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their supportive and experienced team. This role offers the opportunity to work with patients in various settings, including ICU, step-down units, orthopedics, and neurology. The team provides flexibility and exposure to a wide range of patients and disease states, making it an ideal opportunity for a PTA looking to advance their career.

Requirements

• Licensed PTA
• Associate's Degree in PT Assistant
• No Experience required
• No Supervisor Experience required
• PTA License

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree