Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

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

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.