Physical Therapy Assistant- BJC Healthcare

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Alton
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a new adventure, where you can control your schedule and build patient relationships? If so, BJC Home Care is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their Illinois team, for the north region.

Schedule
Full Time
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Weekend & Holiday Rotation
Mileage Reimbursement
Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.


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Role Purpose
Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by a licensed physical therapist as specified in their health care service setting.

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Responsibilities

* Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed physical therapist.
* Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.
* Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient s discharge note from physical therapy.
* Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the licensed occupational therapist.
* Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process.
* BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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Minimum Requirements

* Associate's Degree in Physicial Therapy
* Physical Therapy Assisstant license
* Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits Statement
Note: not all benefits apply to all openings
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

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Legal Statement

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

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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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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