Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for our Home Health Department. 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 area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus is in Bolivar, Missouri, where you'll find a hometown feel and affordable housing options. Enjoy a movie, a round of golf, a college game, or grab a meal from any one of the local restaurants! Springfield is only 30 minutes away and offers entertainment and attractions like Big Shots Golf, Bass Pro Shop's Wonders of Wildlife Museum, and Urban Air. Only an hour south is Branson, where you can take in a family-friendly show, visit Silver Dollar City, and experience world-class shopping at the Branson Landing! 

About the department: The goal of the Home Health Department is to decrease the number of hospital days and hospital visits per patient by providing skilled nursing and other Home Health services in the patient’s home.  Also, to instruct and assist patients and their families regarding their diagnosis, new procedures, medications, prevention of complications, control of pain, and general home care. Individualized plans of care are developed and used to assess, intervene, and treat home-bound patients who may not otherwise receive the healthcare they need due to physical, mental, or socio-economic circumstances.

A typical day will include: Traveling to the homes of patients to provide therapies aimed at improving mobility and recovery.

• Follows plans of care provided by therapists and other providers
• Provides patients with directions on the use of rehabilitative devices and equipment
• Reports patients' progress toward goals
• Updates patients' records with relevant and timely information

This position is: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, and covers a designated service area.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associates Degree
• Experience: New graduates welcome; 1 year of experience preferred
• Skills: Patient care
• 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
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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.