Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated and professional team. Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to those we serve.

Shift: PRN M-F Day Shift, flexible hours!

Summary: As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will contribute to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives, assessing patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Responsibilities:

• Assess abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Requirements:

• Associate's Degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant License in state of MO
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Long term acute care/hospital experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be organized, a team player and detail-oriented
• Good computer and basic math skills

About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, seven hospital system with locations in Georgia, and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets and we specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. What makes Landmark Hospitals unique is that the company was founded by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background verification checks.