Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Physical Medicine Coordinator to oversee inpatient PM activities, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care. You will collaborate with leadership and educators to provide training and improve staff competence in a hospital setting.

Requirements include PTA or COTA program completion, state licensure, and 2+ years in acute care therapy. A Healthcare Provider card or course completion within probationary period is needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited PTA or COTA therapy assistant program.
• Current state license to practice PTA or COTA.
• Minimum of 2 years in a hospital acute care therapy setting.
• Current Healthcare Provider card or completion of a course within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to ensure safe, high-quality inpatient physical therapy.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and content experts to develop education opportunities.
• Design orientation programs and facilitate preceptor development.
• Maintain patient care standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PTA or COTA program

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.