Physical Therapy Assistant - $22 per hour - Military veterans preferred

Saint Francis Healthcare System-MO is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff JOB SUMMARY The Physical Therapy Assistant is a health professional who carries out physical therapy patient care programs as planned and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Type: Part Time (64 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits) Typical hours for this position: Varying Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Rotating weekends and holidays Education: - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Certification & Licensures: - Eligible for certification and licensure in the state of Missouri. - BLS Certification Experience: - 2 years of clinical experience as a physical therapy assistant-preferred. - For positions in Home Health or Hospice: must be licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call or email us at . Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program. Saint Francis Healthcare System Job ID 2024-104221. Posted job title: physical therapy assistant (inpatient) About Saint Francis Healthcare System-MO In 1875, Father Joseph Schmidt, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Cape Girardeau, invited three Franciscan Sisters to follow the call to serve those in need and start a hospital in Cape Girardeau. From its humble beginnings as a 12-patient hospital, Saint Francis Healthcare System has evolved in the 21st century from a local community Medical Center to the regional tertiary healthcare leader recognized nationally for quality and safety. Serving more than 715,000 people across a five-state region, the Healthcare System focuses on patient outcomes, experience and value. Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed nonprofit tertiary care institution, and supported by nearly 3,000 colleagues and more than 300 providers serving 29 counties, Saint Francis Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. As the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis, Saint Francis offers more than 50 specialties, including southeast Missouri’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU) and the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center. Saint Francis Medical Partners, the employed physician group, employs 70 percent of primary care providers in the region and includes more than 40 outreach clinics. Benefits Medical benefits Life insurance Pet insurance Dental benefits 403b retirement plan Vision benefits Health Care FSA Continuing Education