PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Ferguson, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking an established PTA with strong outpatient orthopedics experience to work in our Florissant Hand & PT outpatient center.

SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

*We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!*

*Generous benefits package including:

Company matching 401(k)

Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options

Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Paid Sick Time with carry over

Short and Long Term Disability

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Clinical Ladder Program

Excellent Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Residency Programs

National Continuing Education courses (local and online)

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.

Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.

Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.

Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.

Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree or certification required.

Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Select Medical Holdings