Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant - Impactful Care

Mercy; Boswell (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma is seeking a committed Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered care. You will perform delegated physical therapy procedures, document patient progress, and adjust treatments within the established plan as patient status changes.

The role includes supervising a Physical Therapy aide, coordinating workload in the department, and addressing age-specific needs while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the State Board.
• Entry-level consideration for Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures.
• Document patient progress notes and modify treatments within the plan as patient status changes.
• Provide technical direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate department workload.
• Address age-specific needs and report patient safety issues.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma is seeking a committed Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered care. You will perform delegated physical therapy procedures, document patient progress, and adjust treatments within the established plan as patient status changes.

The role includes supervising a Physical Therapy aide, coordinating workload in the department, and addressing age-specific needs while ensuring patient safety and comfort.