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Additional Information About the Role

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, MO has Senior Physical Therapy Assistant position available at BJC Healthcare.  Our team is patient-centered with a focus on teaching/training new members and students. We value each team member's experiences, approaches, and ideas! Come join MOBAP's excellent therapy department!

 

  • Licensed Senior Physical Therapist Assistant, who will function in the capacity of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Specialist (experience strongly preferred in safe patient handling)
  • Preferred Qualifications:

    Experienced in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

    Certified Safe Patient Handling Associate

  • 0800-1630 (no weekends, no holidays)

Overview

 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

 

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

 

The Rehab Administration department supports Missouri Baptist Medical Center's Therapy Services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides clinical resources, support and ancillary assistance for the physical therapy staff. Additionally, coordinates and leads efforts on behalf of the Physical Therapist Assistants in terms of their scope of practice and operational function within the hospital.

 

Responsibilities

  • Carries out established treatment plans, recognizing precautions, indications, and contraindications under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
  • Develops and instructs in home exercise programs; carries out appropriate emergency, safety, and infection control procedures.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • - APTA program

    Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • PTA

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer




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    Employer: BJC HealthCare
    Post Date: May 09, 2024
    Profession: Therapy
    Job Type: Physical Therapist Assistant
    Specialty: None
    Location: Missouri - Saint Louis
    Job Reference: 70685-en-us
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