Physical Therapy Assistant

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, MO is seeking a certified Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team providing services to residents at Parkview Health Care Facility. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the department: Equipped with specialized technologies, including Balance Master, VitalStim, and Anodyne, the Rehab Services Department works closely with physicians to provide acute and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to restore the functional abilities of patients. 

A typical day includes: Assisting therapists to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient therapy treatments utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment, and supplies to achieve intended outcomes.

Follows plans of care provided by therapists, and monitors and reports progress
Communicates with patients and caregivers to provide clear directions on the use of rehabilitative devices and equipment
Documents patient care services with relevant and timely information
Prepares and maintains work spaces and equipment 

This position is: Full-time, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Requirements:

Education: Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution
Experience: New graduates welcome; 1 year of experience preferred
Skills: Patient care, problem-solving, customer service, and listening skills
Licensure/Certification: Current Missouri Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate
Physical: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with patient and/or equipment assistance, ability to carry up to 35 lbs.

Benefits Include:

Competitive wage
Annual merit increase
No-cost health insurance option for employee
Full suite of insurance benefits available for employee and family
Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Increased matched savings to Retirement Plan
Company-paid long-term disability plan
Employee discounts

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.