Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) – Pediatric & Inpatient Rehab

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health’s St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH seeks a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress in the EHR. The role involves outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring productivity, and precepting students. The program emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health’s St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH seeks a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress in the EHR. The role involves outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring productivity, and precepting students. The program emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with the care team.