Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Choctaw (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; 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 Medicine Coordinator to oversee activities ensuring high-quality, safe patient care in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. The role partners with leadership, educators, and clinical staff to advance education and staff competence.

Requirements include PTA/COTA licensure, completion of an accredited therapy assistant program, and a minimum of 2 years in an acute hospital setting, with credentials for Healthcare Provider card or course completion during

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited PTA/OT therapy assistant program.
• Current state license to practice PTA/COTA.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a hospital acute care therapy setting.
• Must have a Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in inpatient Physical Medicine to ensure high-quality and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and content experts to provide educational opportunities and improve staff competence.
• Design orientation programs, facilitate preceptor development, and maintain patient care standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Planning & organization

Communication

Education

PTA or COTA degree/licensure

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Physical Medicine Coordinator assumes responsibility for all related activities related to competence in the provision of high quality and safe patient care in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. Collaborates with leadership, technical and professional schools, and other content experts/educators to provide educational opportunities and improve student and staff competence.

Position Details

Education: Successful completion of an accredited (PT, OT) therapy assistant program.
Licensure: Current state license to practice PTA, COTA.
Experience: At least 2 years' experience in a hospital acute care therapy setting.
Certification: Must have a current Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probationary period.

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Understands clinical practices, latest technologies, educational methodologies, and regulatory standards, along with knowledge of planning, curriculum development, and mentorship principles.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and communication skills in clinical settings, emphasizing the ability to design orientation programs, facilitate preceptor development, and maintain patient care.
• Demonstrates effective collaboration, mentorship, regulatory compliance, and resource management to promote a culture of excellence and safety.
• Able to enhance technical skills, collaborate with educators, and reflect organizational values in professional interactions.

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.