Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time (Home Health)

Mercy; Midwest City (OK); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Résumé du poste

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering therapy services. You will perform procedures delegated by the supervising PT and document patient progress in records.

You may modify treatments within the plan, ensure patient safety, address age-specific needs, and coordinate workload with the PT aide. Mercy emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care across all interactions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy procedures and related tasks as delegated by the supervising PT.
• Document patient progress notes and ensure safety in therapy procedures.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide as directed.
• Address age-specific needs and treat patients with respect and dignity.

Formation

Associate's degree

Description du poste

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.