Physical Therapy Assistant/FT Mercy Hospital STL

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-centered care.

You will perform PT procedures, document progress, and adapt treatments within the established plan while ensuring safety and age-appropriate care. This full-time on-site role requires an Associate's degree, active licensure in Missouri (or temporary permit), and Health Care Provider BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting.
• Active licensure in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license.
• Health Care Provider BLS Certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with treatment procedures.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify procedures within the treatment plan as patient status changes.
• Coordinate workload and provide guidance to the Physical Therapy aide.
• Address age-specific needs and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Adaptability

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.