Physical Therapy Assistant

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Check patient conditions and provide therapy based on the Physical Therapist’s plan and doctor orders.
• Write clear daily notes, update recovery scores, and complete discharge summaries on time.
• Work closely with families and the medical team to keep everyone updated on the patient’s goals.
• Educate patients on their recovery and help train students or new staff members.
• Lead by example, manage equipment efficiently, and help maintain a positive team environment.

Required

• Bachelors Other, upon hire and
• Physical Therapy Assistant: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Three-month internship, which is part of Physical Therapy Assisting School program