Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN (Home Health)

mercy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to support a licensed Physical Therapist in providing patient-centered care. The PTA will perform delegated therapy procedures, adjust treatment within the plan, document progress, and ensure safety and dignity for all patients and families in the hospital setting.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, current state licensure, and Health Care Provider BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Active state licensure in practice state or temporary permit.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapist with patient treatments.
• Document patient progress notes and treatment outcomes.
• Provide direction to Physical Therapy aide and coordinate department workload.
• Address age-specific patient needs and maintain patient safety as per policy.

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: Currently licensed in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license, where applicable.
• 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.