Full Time PTA - Mercy Joplin

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 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.

The incumbent will perform delegated physical therapy procedures, document patient progress, and adjust treatments within the established plan. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, addressing age-specific needs, coordinating workload with the Physical Therapy aide, and reporting any issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) required.
• Current license to practice as a PTA from the state Board of Physical Therapy.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy and document progress notes.
• Modify treatment procedures as directed within the plan and patient status.
• Ensure patient safety, address age-specific needs, and coordinate workload with the PT aide.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Job Description

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Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Position Details:

Education: Associate degree

Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.

Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry level.

Certifications: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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