Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical • Ozark, MO

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About The Position

CoxHealth Rehabilitation in Partnership with Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Ozark, Missouri. Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the assistant helps implement therapy plans of care and directs supportive personnel assigned to patients. The role includes communicating with the supervising physical therapist about patient assessment and reassessment needs, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction. The assistant also participates in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, and performs other professional duties related to patient care within the scope of practice.

The hospital provides rehabilitation for people facing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The organization describes a thorough orientation program, career-development opportunities, and benefits intended to support employee well-being.

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 implementing 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 needs 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 and thorough orientation program.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Clinical ladder program.
• Student debt benefit program.
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings.
• Generous PTO and paid sick time.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.

What This Job Offers

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