PTA at BJC HealthCare

, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapist Assistant, Skilled Treatments, Treatment Plan Implementation, Patient Assessment, Documentation, Discharge Planning, Clinical Fieldwork Guidance, Patient Screening, Patient Evaluation, ICU Care, Orthopedics, Neuro Care, Dysphagia Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Are you a licensed PTA looking for your next opportunity? Our supportive and experienced team at Christian Hospital is looking for a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant! In this role, you will be able to work with patients in multiple settings including ICU, step down units, orthopedics, neuro, and more. Additionally, our supportive team offers flexibility and exposure to a wide range of patients and disease states. If you are interested in advancing your PTA career, we would love to hear form you. Mon - Fri, Days 8AM - 4:30PM 1 Saturday a month Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Speech Pathology Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH . Services are provided to adults with deficits in speech, language, voice, dysphagia and cognition. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by a licensed physical therapist as specified in their health care service setting. Responsibilities Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed physical therapist. Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions. Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from physical therapy. Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the physical therapist. Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process. Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree - PT Assistant Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications PTA Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The role involves providing skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician and directed by a licensed physical therapist across various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include implementing the treatment plan, collaborating on patient reassessment, documenting progress, and contributing recommendations for discharge.