Flexible PRN PTA: Impactful Rehabilitation Support

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Collaborative therapy team

Diverse patient population

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, MO invites a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN schedule. You will work under the supervision of the Manager of Therapy Services and assist the Physical Therapists with rehabilitative activities to reduce pain and improve mobility.

You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises, assist with evaluations and progression, and help create a positive, patient-centered experience.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Associate's degree required.
• Current PTA license in the applicable state and BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.
• Assist with patient evaluations, testing, and progression.
• Educate and motivate patients throughout rehabilitation.
• Support a patient-centered experience focused on goals and quality of life

Skills

Mobility training

Rehabilitation exercises

Patient education

Education

Graduate PTA program

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy in Springfield, MO invites a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN schedule. You will work under the supervision of the Manager of Therapy Services and assist the Physical Therapists with rehabilitative activities to reduce pain and improve mobility.

You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises, assist with evaluations and progression, and help create a positive, patient-centered experience.