PTA — Day Shift, Full-Time with Benefits

Mercy; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy services. The incumbent will perform procedures delegated by the supervising PT, document patient progress, and modify treatments within the established plan.

This role emphasizes patient safety, age-appropriate care, collaboration with a therapy team, and effective workload coordination with therapy aides.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Licensed in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license where applicable.
• Entry-level candidates welcome.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Modify a specific treatment procedure within the established plan as patient status changes.
• Provide safe and effective physical therapy procedures under supervision.
• Coordinate workload and provide direction to the Physical Therapy aide.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Mercy seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering physical therapy services. The incumbent will perform procedures delegated by the supervising PT, document patient progress, and modify treatments within the established plan.

This role emphasizes patient safety, age-appropriate care, collaboration with a therapy team, and effective workload coordination with therapy aides.