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Summary About Us 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 by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Additional Information about the position $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more! No cost eCare visits Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members Retirement with employer match up to 5% Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain positions 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

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