Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview:

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) , internally referred to as our Rehabilitation Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant, in our Therapy Department . As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for St. Joseph Medical Center Therapy Department you will work under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. You should you want to work in a friendly team-oriented environment and have some or all of the required experience. We have a collaborative culture focused on positive outcomes, opportunities for professional growth and so much more.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hours: 8-hour shift: 8:00a 4:30p, 1 weekend day and holiday rotation

Location : St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K
• Sick leave accrual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Provides medically prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy, state and federal regulatory, licensing and accrediting requirements
• Treat patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions
• We have an awesome team atmosphere!
• Our shift needs are: 8:00-4:30pm, 1 weekend day and holiday rotation; weekdays as needed/available

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• current state Physical Therapist Assistant license
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• some experience

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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