Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute

OverviewSSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute CareAt DePaul Health Center - Bridgeton, MOFull Time / Physical Therapist AssistantHere we grow again! SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at DePaul Health Center is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Bridgeton, MO!The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke.

DePaul serves the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.

ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.

Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.

Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.

Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

QualificationsCurrent state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data*Generous benefits package including : Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coveragePaid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)A 401(k) retirement plan with company matchShort and Long Term DisabilityPersonal and Family Medical LeaveClinical Ladder ProgramExcellent Orientation ProgramNew Grad MentorshipResidency ProgramsNational Continuing Education courses (local and online)Tuition AssistanceStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceProductivity standards that allow for high quality patient care*We have been recognized numerous times by the St.

Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis! * Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Apply for this job ()Share this jobJob ID 305831Location US-MO-BridgetonExperience (Years) 0Category Physical Therapist AssistantStreet Address 12303 DePaul DriveCompany SSM Health Physical TherapyPosition Type Full Time