Flexible-Shift Physical Therapy Assistant: Impact & Growth

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered care.

You will perform PT procedures, document progress, and adapt treatments within the established plan while ensuring safety and age-appropriate care. This full-time on-site role requires an Associate's degree, active licensure in Missouri (or temporary permit), and Health Care Provider BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting.
• Active licensure in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license.
• Health Care Provider BLS Certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with treatment procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify procedures within the treatment plan as patient status changes.
• Coordinate workload and provide guidance to the Physical Therapy aide.
• Address age-specific needs and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered care.

You will perform PT procedures, document progress, and adapt treatments within the established plan while ensuring safety and age-appropriate care. This full-time on-site role requires an Associate's degree, active licensure in Missouri (or temporary permit), and Health Care Provider BLS Certification.