Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Home Health)

Mercy; Jones (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering patient-focused care. You will perform delegated PT procedures, document progress notes, and help manage patient safety and comfort according to the plan of care.

You will support the PT and aide teams, addressing age-specific needs and ensuring respectful, dignified treatment. This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and efficient workload coordination within the department, with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in PTA.
• Current license to practice as a PTA from the relevant state Board.
• Entry-level PTA experience acceptable.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy and related tasks as delegated.
• Perform physical therapy procedures within the plan of care.
• Document patient progress notes accurately.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures and report issues.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Provide respectful, dignified care to patients and families.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the PTA aide as directed by the supervising PT.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age-specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Position Details:

Education: Associate's degree.Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.Certifications: Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.Other:Preferred Education:Preferred Licensure:Preferred Experience:Preferred Certifications:Preferred Other:

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.