Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

Mercy; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in deliveringPT services in a hospital setting. You will document patient progress and monitor safety while adapting treatments to age-related needs and patient status.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree, active PTA licensure in the state, and BLS certification. The role includes coordinating department workload and directing aides as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required as stated.
• Current license to practice as PTA in the applicable state.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering therapy procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Ensure patient safety and address age-specific needs.
• Coordinate workload in the department and supervise aides as directed.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

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.