Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical • Ozark, MO

26d • Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth Rehabilitation In Partnership with Select Medical is hiring a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Ozark, Missouri. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The role works under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help carry out patients’ therapy plans of care.

The position offers an extensive orientation program and potential advancement to full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) eligibility after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of therapy plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
• Communicate consistently with the supervising physical therapist about scheduled patients and the need for assessment or reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participate in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed