Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering quality patient care in a hospital setting. You will perform delegated procedures, document progress, and adapt treatments per the established plan while ensuring patient safety and dignity.

The incumbent will assist with patient assessments, care coordination, and supervising therapy aides, addressing age-specific needs and reporting safety issues as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed or permit in the state of practice, or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license where applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
• Education: Associate's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Perform physical therapy procedures delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Modify treatment procedures within the established plan as patient status changes.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Ensure safety and effectively provide procedures as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Assess and address patient pain per pain management policy.
• Identify and report any patient safety issues.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate workload.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

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:

Shift: 40 hours per week - Flexible start time and end time.

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.

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.