PTA - Acute Rehab Per Diem | Growth & Benefits

Mercy; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in the Acute Rehab Unit. The PTA will perform physical therapy procedures under supervision, document patient progress notes, and help coordinate the workload in the department, while addressing age-specific needs.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, current Missouri licensure (or temporary permit as applicable), entry-level experience, and Health Care Provider Basic Life

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Entry-level candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy.
• Perform delegated physical therapy procedures and related tasks.
• Document patient progress notes and ensure patient safety.
• Coordinate workload and provide guidance to therapy aides.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in the Acute Rehab Unit. The PTA will perform physical therapy procedures under supervision, document patient progress notes, and help coordinate the workload in the department, while addressing age-specific needs.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, current Missouri licensure (or temporary permit as applicable), entry-level experience, and Health Care Provider Basic Life