Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy Co; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy and related tasks in a hospital setting. The role involves documenting patient progress and adjusting procedures within the established treatment plan, while ensuring safety and addressing age-specific needs for all patients.

This full-time position requires an Associate's degree and current licensure in the state of practice, with Health Care Provider Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current licensure in the state of practice or temporary permit/license, where applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Entry-level acceptable for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify treatment procedures within the plan as patient status changes.
• Ensure patient safety and address age-specific needs.
• Coordinate workload and provide guidance to PT aides.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

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.