Flexible-Shift PTA: Impactful Care & Benefits

Mercy; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy and related tasks in a hospital setting. The role involves documenting patient progress and adjusting procedures within the established treatment plan, while ensuring safety and addressing age-specific needs for all patients.

This full-time position requires an Associate's degree and current licensure in the state of practice, with Health Care Provider Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current licensure in the state of practice or temporary permit/license, where applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Entry-level acceptable for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify treatment procedures within the plan as patient status changes.
• Ensure patient safety and address age-specific needs.
• Coordinate workload and provide guidance to PT aides.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy and related tasks in a hospital setting. The role involves documenting patient progress and adjusting procedures within the established treatment plan, while ensuring safety and addressing age-specific needs for all patients.

This full-time position requires an Associate's degree and current licensure in the state of practice, with Health Care Provider Basic Life Support