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Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$59,196 / year median in Missouri

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Overview
  • SSM Health Physical Therapy
  • _New Town, MO_ Physical Therapist Assistant SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services!
With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.
  • We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!
  • Generous benefits package including:
  • + Company matching 401(k) + Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options + Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID) + Short and Long Term Disability + Personal and Family Medical Leave + Clinical Ladder Program + Excellent Orientation Program + New Grad Mentorship + Residency Programs + National Continuing Education courses (local and online) + Tuition Assistance + Student Loan Repayment Assistance + Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care •Responsibilities•+ Under 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.
  • Qualifications
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • + Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification required. + Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required. + Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Additional Data
  • _Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans_
  • Location :
    Location
  • _US-MO-Saint Charles_
  • Job ID
  • _369182_
  • Position Type
  • _Full Time_
  • Experience (Years)
  • _2_
  • Category
  • _Physical Therapist Assistant_
  • Company
  • _SSM Health Physical Therapy_