Physical Therapy Assistant OP Ortho Therapy Full Time

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave Springfield Missouri United States of America 65807

Department:

1337 Rehab Services Admin Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work 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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () 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 InnovationsTop 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:

Job Summary
A Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Therapist with therapeutic exercises training 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.


Overview of Unit/Department
Our Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team helps patients regain strength mobility and independence in a supportive collaborative environment. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do creating a welcoming culture where every therapist is valued and supported. Youll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $6000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
Clinical Ladder up to $4000Education: Required: Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under the Missouri State Board for the Healing : No prior experience requiredSkills: 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 Required: License for Physical Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri