Physical Therapist Assistant
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SSM Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. This full-time position involves working with both inpatient and outpatient populations, including a weekend rotation every five weeks. The role is based at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL.
Key focus areas include Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist, Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population, and Documents treatment interventions given.
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Physical Therapist Assistant, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification, and Physical Therapist Assistant License. Important skills include Provides Physical Therapy Interventions, Performs Therapy Interventions, and Documents Treatment Interventions. Preferred (not required): Coordinate Activities, Physical Therapy Interventions, Therapy Interventions, and Treatment Interventions.
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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
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Full-Time Position -8:00AM-4:30PM
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Inpatient and outpatients' patients
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Weekend Rotation every 5 weeks at Good Samaritan Acute Care
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Location-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital-Mount Vernon
Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment.
We offer affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.
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Pay Range:
$26.72 - $40.08
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary:
Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
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Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
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Documents treatment interventions given.
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May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.
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Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Constant standing.
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Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
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Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
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Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
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Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
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Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
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Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
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Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
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Occasional lifting/moving patients.
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Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
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Occasional driving.
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Rare crawling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4503000046 Physical Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
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Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
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Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
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Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)
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