Acute PT Assistant - Impactful Care + Tuition Support

Mercy; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.