Physical Therapy Assistant /PRN / Joplin

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities include performing delegated PT procedures, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients.

The role requires an Associate degree, active PTA licensure in the relevant state, and Basic Life Support certification. Mercy emphasizes comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment promoting growth and

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services as directed by the supervising PT.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks within the treatment plan.
• Document patient progress notes and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate department workload as directed.
• Address age-specific needs and ensure safety and dignity of patients during treatment.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Details

• 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

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.

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview 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.

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 grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.