Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

Mercy; Guthrie (OK); In loco; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering physical therapy services. The TA will assist with treatment procedures, document patient progress, and adjust care under supervision, while ensuring safety and patient dignity at all times.

The role requires an Associate degree, an active PTA license in the state of practice, and a Basic Life Support certification. Mercy emphasizes comprehensive benefits for staff working 32+ hours per pay period.

Competenze

• Education: Associate's degree.
• Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the applicable State of practice.

Mansioni

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy treatments.
• Document patient progress notes and treatment responses.
• Ensure safe and effective PT procedures under supervision.
• Address age-specific needs and treat patients with respect and dignity.
• Assist in pain assessment and management per department policy.
• Identify and report patient safety issues.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the PT aide as directed.

Descrizione del lavoro

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:
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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.