Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matched

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks an experienced Physical Medicine Coordinator to oversee competence and safety in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department. You will collaborate with leadership and educators to deliver education and improve staff and student competence.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, orientation design, and preceptor mentorship, ensuring adherence to clinical standards while promoting teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited therapy assistant program (PT/OT).
• Current state license to practice PTA or 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 to ensure high quality, safe patient care in Inpatient Physical Medicine.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and content experts to provide educational opportunities.
• Design orientation programs and mentor preceptors to develop staff competence.
• Maintain alignment with clinical practices, regulatory standards, and patient care excellence.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Strong communication

Education

PTA/COTA program completion

Licensed PTA or COTA

Tools

Healthcare Provider card

Job description

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.