Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Oklahoma City seeks a Physical Medicine Coordinator to oversee education and clinical excellence in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. The role partners with leadership and educators to advance student and staff competence while ensuring safety and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting.

The candidate will design orientation programs, support preceptor development, and collaborate across teams to promote a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership and educators to provide educational opportunities and improve student and staff competence.
• Designs orientation programs and facilitates preceptor development.
• Maintains high-quality patient care and safety in the inpatient Physical Medicine Department.

Skills

Clinical practices

Mentorship

Educational program design

Communication skills

Education

PTA/OTA 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:

• Understand 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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.