Acute PT Assistant: Impactful Care & Growth Opportunities

Mercy; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care. The role involves executing delegated physical therapy procedures, documenting progress, and adapting treatments per the PT's plan while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree, an active PTA license in the state of practice, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree.
• Licensure: Current PTA license from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable state.
• Experience: PTA may be entry-level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy treatments and related tasks.
• Document patient progress notes and report on patient status.
• Ensure patient safety and address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Coordinate workload in the department and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide as directed by the supervising PT.

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

State license to practice as Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care. The role involves executing delegated physical therapy procedures, documenting progress, and adapting treatments per the PT's plan while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree, an active PTA license in the state of practice, and BLS certification.