Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Acute Care)

Mercy; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Medicine Coordinator responsible for coordinating activities in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves collaborating with leadership, schools, and educators to enhance education and staff competence.

The position requires PTA or COTA program completion, current licensure, and Healthcare Provider card or course within probationary period. Two years of acute hospital therapy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited PTA or COTA 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 probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to competence in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department.
• Collaborate with leadership, schools, and content experts to provide educational opportunities and improve staff competence.

Skills

Clinical practices

Educational methods

Regulatory standards

Orientation programs

Preceptor development

patient care

Collaboration

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Resource management

Tech skills

Educators collaboration

Professional values

Education

PTA/COTA therapy assistant 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.