Physical Therapy Assistant -Full Time

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient care. You will perform delegated therapy procedures and adjust treatment plans as patient status changes within the established PT plan.

You will document patient progress notes, coordinate workload in the department, supervise the PT aide, and address age-specific needs while reporting any safety issues to ensure patient comfort and safety.

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 physical therapy procedures under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate workload in the department and direct the Physical Therapy aide as directed.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Identify and report any patient safety issue.

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.