Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; East St. Louis (IL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Résumé du poste

Mercy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy services. The incumbent will perform procedures as delegated, document patient progress, and coordinate the department workload while ensuring patient safety and addressing age-specific needs.

The position requires an Associate's degree, state licensure or temporary permit, and Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes and maintain records.
• Prioritize patient safety and address age-specific needs.
• Coordinate workload and support the Physical Therapy team.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Perform delegated physical therapy procedures and adapt to patient status changes.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure patient and staff safety in the therapy area.
• Address age-specific patient needs during treatment.

Connaissances

Team coordination

Documentation

Patient care

Safety

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.