Physical Therapist Assistant- Acute Care, FT

Mercy; Cahokia (IL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support Physical Therapists in delivering care. You will perform delegated PT procedures, adjust treatments as patients' status evolves, and document progress thoroughly.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, addressing age-specific needs, assessing pain per policy, and coordinating with the PT aide. Mercy emphasizes respect, dignity, and collaborative care in a compassionate hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current license or state-authorized temporary permit/license as applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Physical Therapist with procedures delegated by the supervising PT.
• Modify a treatment procedure as patient status changes within the plan.
• Document patient progress notes and maintain accurate records.
• Provide safety and effectively deliver PT procedures under supervision.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients and treat patients and families with respect.
• Assess and document patient pain per department policy and report safety issues.
• Provide technical direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate workload.

Ausbildung

Associate's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy!

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's degree.

Licensure: Currently licensed in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license, where applicable.

Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.
Certifications: Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
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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.