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Physical Therapist Assistant

SSM Health, Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States, 62864


It's more than a career, it's a callingIL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type:PRN

Job Highlights:Job Highlights (Additional Job Description)

Department: Physical TherapyPatient Population or Ratio: N/ASchedule: PRN, Variable Shift, Variable Day-shift hoursShift Differentials: Evenings-$1.75, Nights-$2.50, Weekends, $1.50Location: Float between SSM Health-Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon and SSM Health-St. Mary’s in Centralia, Illinois.

Float Premium will be paidJob Summary:Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides 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.

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

EXPERIENCENo 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 CERTIFICATIONS

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 Registration

State of Work Location: OklahomaPhysical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: WisconsinPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:Employee

Department:4503000046 Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status ,

or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Click here to learn more.Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.