Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a certified Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team providing services at our rehabiliation clinics in Willard and Greenfield. 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. Emphasis is placed on collaboration and teamwork, and new therapists are encouraged to grow their skills through professional development and mentorship. The department routinely finishes within the 90th percentile or better in the nation for patient satisfaction.

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, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This is a split position. Three days will be spent in our Willard Rehabilitation Clinic, and 2 days each week will be required for our Greenfield Rehabilitation Clinic.

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.