Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

Mercy Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support a Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered therapy. You will perform delegated procedures, document progress, and adjust treatments within the established plan while maintaining safety and dignity for all patients.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree, a current PTA license in the applicable state, and a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and tasks delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• May modify a procedure within the PT plan based on patient status.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of PT procedures.
• Address age-specific needs of patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Assess and treat patient pain per departmental policy.
• Identify and report patient safety issues.
• Provide guidance to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate department workload.

Education

Associate's degree

PTA license (State license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant)

Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification

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.