Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant — Rehab Specialist

Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for Fairfield Hospital to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress within the electronic health record. You will implement established treatment programs and educate patients and families across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

You will precept students and maintain records while collaborating with the physical therapy team to ensure safe, effective care and productivity.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred on hire, required within 30 days for certain facilities).

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Record keeping

Productivity management

Clinical education supervision

Patient progress communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for Fairfield Hospital to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress within the electronic health record. You will implement established treatment programs and educate patients and families across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

You will precept students and maintain records while collaborating with the physical therapy team to ensure safe, effective care and productivity.