Physical Therapy Assistant - Flexible PRN Rehab

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for St. Rita's Medical Center on a PRN basis.

The role provides skilled interventions, documents progress, and supports a continuum of care across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations. You will work under the Physical Therapist, monitor treatment responses, maintain records, precept students, and follow safety and policy procedures.

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, required at hire for RSFH)
• None

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 and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-appropriate interventions

Records management

Productivity

Student supervision

Safety policies

Observation of patient responses

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for St. Rita's Medical Center on a PRN basis.

The role provides skilled interventions, documents progress, and supports a continuum of care across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations. You will work under the Physical Therapist, monitor treatment responses, maintain records, precept students, and follow safety and policy procedures.