Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Midwest City (OK); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy is seeking a Physical Medicine Coordinator to lead education and staff development in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. You will collaborate with leadership, educators and clinical teams to enhance patient care quality and safety, ensuring competency through curriculum design and mentorship.

Requires PTA/COTA accreditation and licensure, plus a current Healthcare Provider card or completion within probation.

Competenze

• Successful completion of an accredited PTA or COTA therapy assistant program.

Mansioni

• Coordinate educational opportunities and improve student and staff competence.
• Design orientation programs and facilitate preceptor development.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators and other content experts to promote patient care quality and safety.
• Promote a culture of excellence and safety through regulatory compliance and resource management.

Conoscenze

Clinical education

Curriculum development

Preceptor development

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

PTA/COTA therapy assistant program (accredited)

Descrizione del lavoro

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.