Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant: Rehab & Pediatrics

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. The PTA will deliver skilled interventions, document progress, and collaborate with Physical Therapists across inpatient, outpatient, pediatric and off-site settings.

Licensure in the applicable state is required, with BLS preferred on hire and mandatory within 30 days for some locations. Mercy Health emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development for associates.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH)

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient’s progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-specific care

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. The PTA will deliver skilled interventions, document progress, and collaborate with Physical Therapists across inpatient, outpatient, pediatric and off-site settings.

Licensure in the applicable state is required, with BLS preferred on hire and mandatory within 30 days for some locations. Mercy Health emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development for associates.