Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Edmond (OK); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Résumé du poste

Mercy seeks a Physical Medicine Coordinator to lead educational initiatives and ensure high quality patient care in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. You will collaborate with leadership, educators, and clinical staff to enhance staff competence, design orientation programs, and mentor preceptors.

Success requires knowledge of clinical practices, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and regulatory standards as Mercy continues to grow and innovate

Qualifications

• Education: Completed accredited PTA therapy assistant program.
• Licensure: Current state PTA or COTA license.
• Experience: At least 2 years in a hospital acute care therapy setting.
• Certification: Healthcare Provider card or course completed within probationary period.

Responsabilités

• Lead educational activities and curriculum development in inpatient therapy.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and staff to improve competence.
• Design orientation programs and support preceptor development.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care.

Connaissances

Clinical knowledge

Organization & planning

Communication skills

Mentorship & preceptor development

Regulatory compliance

Formation

PTA program

Description du poste

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.