Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute - Inpatient

Physical Therapist Position

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on making a difference in patients' lives, possesses a strong commitment to continuous learning, and demonstrates exceptional clinical skills. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about mentoring and educating future Physical Therapy Assistant Students, and who are driven to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics and licensure. If you are a motivated clinician with a heart for patient care and a desire to grow within a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for those in need.

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities and/or supervise Physical Therapy Assistant Students to improve own knowledge and performance; including acquiring the CEU's needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri.

Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a licensed clinician.

Assist a Registered Physical Therapist in carrying out physical therapy plan of care.

Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.

In accordance with physician orders, skillfully provide modalities including, but not limited to, use of heat/cold, electrical simulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting and spinal traction.

Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the APTA and the State of Missouri Practice Act to maintain eligibility for licensure.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure, temporary licensure, or PTA limited permit by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts or PTA Compact multi-state privilege. When primary state of residency changes, compact state PTAs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

University of Missouri Health System