Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Opportunity At WI-Monroe Clinic HospitalIt's more than a career, it's a callingWorker Type: RegularDepartment: Rehab Services Schedule: DaysApply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.Job Summary:Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides 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.Documents treatment interventions given.May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving patients.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional driving.Rare crawling.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSResuscitation 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: IllinoisPhysical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: MissouriPhysical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationState of Work Location: OklahomaPhysical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical BoardState of Work Location: WisconsinPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: View phone number on click.appcast.io Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.