PTA Clinical Educator - Inpatient Rehab & Mentorship

Mercy; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Medicine Coordinator responsible for coordinating activities in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves collaborating with leadership, schools, and educators to enhance education and staff competence.

The position requires PTA or COTA program completion, current licensure, and Healthcare Provider card or course within probationary period. Two years of acute hospital therapy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited PTA or COTA therapy assistant program.
• Licensure: Current state license to practice PTA, COTA.
• Experience: At least 2 years' experience in a hospital acute care therapy setting.
• Certification: Must have a current Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to competence in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department.
• Collaborate with leadership, schools, and content experts to provide educational opportunities and improve staff competence.

Skills

Clinical practices

Educational methods

Regulatory standards

Orientation programs

Preceptor development

patient care

Collaboration

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Resource management

Tech skills

Educators collaboration

Professional values

Education

PTA/COTA therapy assistant program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Physical Medicine Coordinator responsible for coordinating activities in the Inpatient Physical Medicine Department and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves collaborating with leadership, schools, and educators to enhance education and staff competence.

The position requires PTA or COTA program completion, current licensure, and Healthcare Provider card or course within probationary period. Two years of acute hospital therapy experience is preferred.