Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN

Job Description

Facility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Shift: PRN Days

Schedule: PRN scheduling, rotating weekends and Holidays, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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: Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post-Acute Care in St. Joseph, MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life-altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital-based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. 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!

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What will you do in this role:

Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance

Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records

Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements

Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs

Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.

Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.

CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.