Acute Physical Therapy Assistant - Flex

Mercy; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering care to patients in the hospital setting.

The assistant will document progress, implement plan-of-care modifications as directed, and ensure patient safety and comfort while maintaining respect and dignity for all patients and families. Responsibilities include coordinating workload with the PT aide and contributing to a collaborative therapy team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Safely and effectively perform physical therapy procedures as directed.
• Address the age-specific needs of all patients and treat patients with dignity and respect.
• Identify and report patient safety issues when identified.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the PT aide as directed by the supervising therapist.

Education

Associate's degree

Current 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.