Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support a licensed Physical Therapist in providing patient-centered care. The role involves performing delegated treatment procedures, documenting progress, and ensuring patient safety under the supervising therapist's plan.

The incumbent will contribute to the department by coordinating workload, addressing age-specific needs, and maintaining respectful, compassionate interactions with patients and families while adhering to pain management

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required for the PTA role.
• Current licensure in state of practice or temporary permit where applicable.
• Entry-level experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Ensure safety and effective execution of procedures per the plan.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide per department needs.
• Address age-specific needs and promptly report patient 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.