Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital St. Louis South

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Shift: PRN Days

Schedule: self-scheduling must work 1 weekend per month, hours are usually 9:00am- 3:30pm

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: Kindred Hospital St Louis South is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to an injury or illness. We offer intensive, patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation services. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What will you do in this role:

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.

• Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy/Supervising Physical Therapist

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Essential Functions Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.

• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.

• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

• Assists with patient discharge planning.

• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline

• Required Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of you are working

EEOC Statement

Kindred Hospital St Louis South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital St Louis South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.