Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient - PRN

Freeman Health System • Joplin, MO

109d

About The Position

Our Mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability for any patient suffering from injury or disease. Therapy focuses on improving function, strength, balance, and coordination with a goal of improving, restoring, or maintaining how an individual functions at work and at home. Freeman therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses, and wheelchairs.

Requirements

• Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Independently follows a treatment plan based on therapist/goal directed objectives.
• Delivers/documents care and provides discharge planning on all physician referred patients.
• Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff.
• Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, hospital standards, and departmental policies/procedures.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees