Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Columbia (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Résumé du poste

Mercy Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-focused therapy. You will perform delegated PT procedures, document progress notes, and adjust treatments within the plan, while ensuring patient safety and respect.

You will supervise the PT aide and coordinate department workload to meet patient needs. Requirements include an Associate's degree, current state licensure, entry-level eligibility, and a Health Care Provider BLS

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current state licensure or temporary permit/license where applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.
• Entry-level candidates may apply.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering PT procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify treatments within the established plan as patient status changes.
• Ensure patient safety and address age-specific needs.
• Supervise PT aide and coordinate workload in the department.

Formation

Associate's degree

Description du poste

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.