Physical Therapy Assistant -Full Time
Mercy
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- Location
- Joplin, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Mercy
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist
- Modify specific treatment procedures within the established treatment plan as patient status changes
- Document patient progress notes
- Address the age specific needs of patients and treat patients and families with respect and dignity
- Assess and treat patient pain according to the department's pain management policy
- Identify and report patient safety issues
- Provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate department workload
What you need
- Associate degree
- Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life
Key skills
Physical Therapist AssistantCurrent licenseBasic Life
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Perks
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.
Position Details:
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree
Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.
Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry level.
Certifications: American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life
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.