CoxHealth Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: CoxHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary *Position Eligible for $5,000 Sign-on Bonus and Earned
Time Off* Job Summary A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works
under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT) in the acute care
setting. The physical therapist assistant treats patients in the
pediatric through geriatric age ranges implementing prescribed
treatments for patients post trauma, surgery, acute medical event
or exacerbation. A PTA completes therapeutic exercises, training
and treatment to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement
and functioning as possible. The physical therapist assistant
collaborates with the supervising physical therapist as well as
other medical professionals. The PTA also provides education to
patients and assists with training and recommendations for use of
assistive devices. PTA's in acute care therapy participate in a
rotation approximately every 3 months in the following medical
units: step down, cardiology, medical surgical, oncology,
respiratory, neurology, and orthopedic. Specialty teams for trained
physical therapist assistants include: pediatric, wound care, and
lymphedema. Job Requirements Education Required: Graduate of an
accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Experience No prior
experience required Skills Good clinical expertise, communication
skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little
direct supervision required Has demonstrated interest in
professional growth by attendance at continuing education
workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: MO license for
Physical Therapy Assistant AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days
of hire Additional Information Job Benefits! Health/Dental/Vision
Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per year Retirement with
employer match Onsite daycare with extended hours, holidays and
weekends Onsite fitness facilities Pharmacy delivery to your unit
On-site Employee Health services Opportunity to earn referral
bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions 1906
Employee Store 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
Cafeteria discount #CB
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