Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant — Patient-Centered Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Discounts

Paid time off

Parental and FMLA leave

Short- and long-term disability

Backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Continuing education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, document progress in the patient record, and contribute to patient education across outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, productivity while maintaining quality, and collaboration with clinicians to support the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Computer skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, document progress in the patient record, and contribute to patient education across outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, productivity while maintaining quality, and collaboration with clinicians to support the continuum of care.