Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Shift : 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM, M-F, 32 hours / week, Rotating Weekends

Department : Capital Region Medical Center, Inpatient

Compensation : Base Pay Range : $22.00- $34.74 per hour, based on experience

About The Job

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and driven Physical Therapist Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a member of our rehabilitation services, you will play a crucial role in restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and enhancing the quality of life for our patients. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to continuous learning and development, eagerly participating in training and educational opportunities to stay at the forefront of their field. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care tailored to each patient's needs. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our mission at MU Health Care.

About Mu Health Care

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

Detailed Job Description

Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities and / or supervise Physical Therapy Assistant Students to improve own knowledge and performance; including acquiring the CEU's needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri.

Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a licensed clinician.

Assist a Registered Physical Therapist in carrying out physical therapy plan of care.

Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.

In accordance with physician orders, skillfully provide modalities including, but not limited to, use of heat / cold, electrical simulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting and spinal traction.

Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the APTA and the State of Missouri Practice Act to maintain eligibility for licensure.

May complete unit / department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure, temporary licensure, or PTA limited permit by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts or PTA Compact multi-state privilege. When primary state of residency changes, compact state PTAs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.