Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Freeman Health System • Joplin, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical therapists 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 the Therapist/goal directed objectives, delivers/documents care, and provides D/C 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 department 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed