Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Retirement Plan Matching

Job summary

Mercy in Granite City, IL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering care. You will perform procedures, document progress, and adjust treatments within the plan while ensuring patient safety and dignity.

This is a 40-hour per week, full-time role with flexible start times. An Associate's degree and current state licensure (or temporary permit where applicable) are required.

Qualifications

• Assist Physical Therapist in provision of physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice or hold a state temporary permit/license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures.
• Modify treatment procedures within the plan as patient status changes.
• Provide safe and effective PT procedures under supervision.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the PT aide.
• Address age-specific needs and ensure patient dignity and comfort.
• Identify and report patient safety issues when identified.

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.