What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP Physical Therapy Assistant - Cox Monett - Day Shift position at Cox Monett Hospital?
Facility:
Cox Monett: 1000 E. Hwy 60, Monett, Missouri, United States of America, 65708Department:
1593 Physical Therapy MonettScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Hours:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Overview of Unit/DepartmentAt Cox Monett, our Therapy team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Working here means you’ll have the opportunity to develop deep relationships with patients and their families, see the direct impact of your work, and grow your clinical skills across a variety of cases. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and mentorship is a priority. Our therapists enjoy the slower pace of rural life while still having access to the resources, technology, and professional development opportunities.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to 6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- Clinical Ladder up to $4,000
Job Summary
A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist with therapeutic exercises or treatment plans to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible. The primary functions are to perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training. The incumbent has the responsibility for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Physical Therapy services.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Experience
- No Prior Experience Required
Skills
- Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
- Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy Assistant. (Temporary licensure not accepted)
- Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Keywords: PTA