Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Mercy Co; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering care. You will perform delegated PT procedures, document patient progress, and assist with treatment plan modifications as patient status changes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, respect, and age-specific care, with opportunities to coordinate workload and mentor PT aides in a busy hospital setting. Mercy offers robust benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy procedures delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• May modify a treatment procedure within the established plan as patient status changes.
• Document patient progress notes and clinical observations.
• Provide safe and effective PT procedures as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Address age-specific needs and treat patients with respect and dignity.
• Identify and report patient safety issues as they arise; coordinate workload and direction to the Physical Therapy aide.

Skills

PTA procedures

Patient documentation

Safety protocols

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.