Flexible PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Mercy Home Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Springfield, Ohio seeks a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled interventions across outpatient and inpatient settings, documenting progress in the EHR and collaborating with the Physical Therapist.

The role involves teaching patients and families, supporting pediatric to geriatric populations, and adhering to safety and infection control policies; BLS is preferred and licensure in the state is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for some locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains accurate treatment records and patient progress notes.
• Maintains set productivity levels without compromising quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of student clinicians.
• Maintains departmental safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording policies.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-specific care

Documentation in EHR

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Mercy Health in Springfield, Ohio seeks a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled interventions across outpatient and inpatient settings, documenting progress in the EHR and collaborating with the Physical Therapist.

The role involves teaching patients and families, supporting pediatric to geriatric populations, and adhering to safety and infection control policies; BLS is preferred and licensure in the state is required.