Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy within the department. The role includes performing delegated procedures, documenting patient progress, and adapting treatments as patient status changes within the plan of care.

The incumbent will provide technical guidance to the PT aide, coordinate workloads, and ensure patient safety. Mercy emphasizes compassionate, age-appropriate care for all patients and regards patient comfort

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree
• Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.
• Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry level.
• Certifications: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate the workload in the department as directed.
• Safety: address patient safety issues when identified.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

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:

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.

Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry level.
Certifications: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life

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.