Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), Med Surg
Lifepoint Health Support Center, Rolla, MO, United States
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Join Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, where your well-being is prioritized to enable you to provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll be part of a vital mission to make communities healthier. You'll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and supports continuous learning and professional growth.
The Phelps Health Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant is an integral part of the inpatient care team, providing comprehensive physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients across medical, surgical, ICU, and specialty units. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, case management, and rehabilitation colleagues to promote functional independence, safety, and successful discharge planning.
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
In this role, you will:
Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Monitor patient's responses to the treatment plan.
Regularly communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
Document services provided and patient response/progress.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Assist with patient discharge planning.
Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Accepting new grads
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:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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.
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.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Join Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, where your well-being is prioritized to enable you to provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll be part of a vital mission to make communities healthier. You'll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and supports continuous learning and professional growth.
The Phelps Health Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant is an integral part of the inpatient care team, providing comprehensive physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients across medical, surgical, ICU, and specialty units. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, case management, and rehabilitation colleagues to promote functional independence, safety, and successful discharge planning.
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
In this role, you will:
Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Monitor patient's responses to the treatment plan.
Regularly communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
Document services provided and patient response/progress.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Assist with patient discharge planning.
Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Accepting new grads
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:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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.
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.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.