Physical Therapy Assistant - $20-34 per hour - BJC HealthCare : Job Details

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a challenging position with benefits? Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospitalhas a full-time position available in an acute care setting. Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm and a weekend/Holidayrotation.

Come join our team today!

We offer:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Mentorship
• Annual Salary Increases

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Womens Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospitals medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. The Therapy Departments provide inpatient services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

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 patients plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.

Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patients 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

- PT Assistant

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

PTA

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #82828. Posted job title: Pta - Permanent

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

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