Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Freeman Health System

  • Joplin, Missouri
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability for any patient suffering from injury or disease. Independently follows a treatment plan based on the Therapist/goal directed objectives, delivers/documents care, and provides D/C planning on all physician referred patients.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJoplin, Missouri

    Description

    Our Mission 

    To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. 

    Schedule: Part-time 24hrs/week - Days

    About Us - Physical Therapy

    • Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability for any patient suffering from injury or disease

    • Therapy focuses on improving function, strength, balance and coordination with a goal of improving, restoring or maintaining how an individual functions at work and at home

    • Freeman therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses and wheelchairs

    What You’ll Do 

    Independently follows a treatment plan based on the Therapist/goal directed objectives, delivers/documents care, and provides D/C planning on all physician referred patients. Supervises and directs the treatment and activity of support staff. Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, hospital standards, and department policies/procedures.

    Requirements 

    Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant license.

    Freeman Perks and Programs 

    • For eligible full time and part timeemployees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! 

    • Health, vision, dental insurance 

    • Retirement with employer match 

    • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation 

    • Milestone payments with longevity of employment 

    • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off  (FTO) 

    • Extended Sick Pay 

    • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members 

    • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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