Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Impactful Patient Care

Mercy Health; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at Marcum & Wallace Hospital to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress in the EHR. The role may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations within the continuum of care.

The position requires licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice and may require BLS within 30 days for some facilities. Collaborative teamwork and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates age-specific standards, policies and procedures in patient care.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to work with all levels of patients, the public and health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed and monitors response.
• Maintains accurate records on treatment and patient progress.
• Maintains productivity without compromising quality.
• Precepts in evaluation of student internships from participating colleges/universities.
• Follows departmental policies on safety, infection control, time off, and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patient responses to therapy to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at Marcum & Wallace Hospital to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress in the EHR. The role may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations within the continuum of care.

The position requires licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice and may require BLS within 30 days for some facilities. Collaborative teamwork and patient education are essential.