Physical Therapy Assistant - Hands-On Rehab & Patient Care

Mercy Health System; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition and certification assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans for diverse patient diagnoses, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication with the care team. The role requires applying exercise, manual techniques, and agents to address deficits, while mentoring new partners and supporting improvement initiatives.

Licensed PTA in WI/IL (or both if required) with CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire is expected; work is full-time during day shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Licensed PTA in WI or IL (if required). CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans addressing functional needs of various diagnoses.
• Integrates subjective and objective data to follow established plans.
• Maintains thorough electronic documentation with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Mentors new partners and participates in cost-saving initiatives.
• Plans and conducts lectures on physical therapy topics for staff and community.

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans for diverse patient diagnoses, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication with the care team. The role requires applying exercise, manual techniques, and agents to address deficits, while mentoring new partners and supporting improvement initiatives.

Licensed PTA in WI/IL (or both if required) with CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire is expected; work is full-time during day shifts in a hospital setting.