Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN - Washington

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Paid time off

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home therapy for patients with neuro and musculoskeletal disorders. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, valid state license and CPR certification, with the ability to drive to patient homes and lift up to 50 pounds when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate PTA program from an accredited institution.
• Current state license and valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in home physical therapy services to patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders.
• Work under direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Communication

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

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.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Qualifications

Position Details:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid driver's 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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