Physical Therapy Assistant: Patient-Centered Care & Growth

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient care. You will perform delegated therapy procedures and adjust treatment plans as patient status changes within the established PT plan.

You will document patient progress notes, coordinate workload in the department, supervise the PT aide, and address age-specific needs while reporting any safety issues to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate 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: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Provide physical therapy procedures under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Coordinate workload in the department and direct the Physical Therapy aide as directed.
• Address age-specific needs for all patients.
• Identify and report any patient safety issue.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient care. You will perform delegated therapy procedures and adjust treatment plans as patient status changes within the established PT plan.

You will document patient progress notes, coordinate workload in the department, supervise the PT aide, and address age-specific needs while reporting any safety issues to ensure patient comfort and safety.