Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

Mercy; Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-focused care. The role involves assisting with PT procedures, adapting treatments under the supervising therapist, and documenting progress in patient records.

The PTA will ensure safety and respect for patients and families while addressing age-specific needs and pain management policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree.
• Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the applicable State of practice.
• Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.
• Certifications: Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks as delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• May modify a specific treatment procedure within the established plan as patient status changes.
• Documents patient progress notes.
• Provide physical therapy procedures safely and effectively under supervision.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Assess and manage patient pain according to the department's pain management policy.
• Identify and report any patient safety issue when identified.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate workload in the department.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age-specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Position Details:

Education: Associate's degree.Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.Certifications: Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.Other:Preferred Education:Preferred Licensure:Preferred Experience:Preferred Certifications:Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.