Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN - Washington

Mercy; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home rehabilitation services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will evaluate patients, implement treatment plans, and document progress while coordinating care with the broader medical team.

The role requires a PTA credential, current state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. You will lift patients up to 50 pounds, work independently, and participate in weekend

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state license and valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Good assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work independently and handle emergencies.
• Willing to drive in hazardous conditions; follow instructions.
• Independently schedule patient visits; weekend/on-call rotation.
• Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Schedule patient visits in a timely and efficient manner; check in with the office daily.
• Drive to patient locations; may drive in hazardous conditions.
• Work weekends and on-call rotation as assigned.
• Collaborate with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff, and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Scheduling

Independence

Problem solving

Education

PTA program graduate

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Provides in home physical therapy services to patients that have neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders. Works under direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Position Details

Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Licensure: Current state license. Valid drivers license.

Experience:
Certifications: CPR certification.

Other: Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills. Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills. Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills. Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds. Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance. Employee adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn. Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map. Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule. Employee is assigned weekend and on-call rotation.Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public. Employee regularly handles confidential information

Preferred Experience: Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

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.

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