Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
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Job overview
Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient. SSM Health Physical Therapy in West Florissant, MO, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed PTs in delivering outpatient care, participating in patient education, and contributing to a high‑quality, patient‑focused environment with extensive benefits and mentorship opportunities.
Key focus areas include Assist with implementation of therapy plan of care under direct supervision of a licensed PT, Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance care services, and Communicate consistently with supervising PT regarding patient assessments and treatment plan modifications.
Important skills include Implementation Of Therapy Plan Of Care, Delegation And Direction, Communication With Supervising PT, and Patient Education.
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Overview
SSM Health Physical Therapy
West Florissant , 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:
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Company matching 401(k)
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Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
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Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
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Short and Long Term Disability
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Personal and Family Medical Leave
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Clinical Ladder Program
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Excellent Orientation Program
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New Grad Mentorship
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Residency Programs
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National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
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Tuition Assistance
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care
Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
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Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
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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.
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Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
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Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification required.
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Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location US-MO-Ferguson
Job ID 377902
Position Type Full Time
Experience (Years) 2
Category Physical Therapist Assistant
Company SSM Health Physical Therapy
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