Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist with physical therapy procedures, document patient progress, and adjust treatments within the plan while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

You will support the department’s workload, supervise the Physical Therapy aide, and address age-specific needs across patient populations. Mercy emphasizes compassionate care and outstanding benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Pass/permit licensure in state of practice or temporary permit, where applicable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy under supervision.
• Document patient progress notes and modify treatments as directed by supervising PT.
• Ensure safe, effective procedures and consider age-specific needs of all patients.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide as assigned.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and report safety issues.

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.