Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time (Edmond/I-35)

Mercy; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Edmond, OK is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist by performing delegated PT procedures, documenting progress, and coordinating workload with the therapy team.

You will address age-specific needs, ensure patient comfort, report safety issues, and assist the PT and aide while maintaining compassionate care and adherence to the treatment plan. This role may be entry level or experienced, with emphasis on collaboration and professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree required.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Entry level candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services.
• Perform delegated PT procedures and document patient progress notes.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide.
• Address age-specific needs and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Report patient safety issues as identified and maintain adherence to the treatment plan.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 SEMMC 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:

• Qualifications
• Education: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall have a minimum of anAssociate degree.
• Licensure: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall hold a current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry level.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
• Other:
• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Certifications:
• Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.