Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health • St Louis, MO

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join its interdisciplinary team at a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in St. Louis. The hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy and serves patients who need continued care to recover. The assistant provides physical therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising physical therapist and supports patients’ mobility and exercise routines. This role has a varied PRN day schedule, with the stated schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a physical therapist assistant (PTA) program.
• Current PTA license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Passion for helping others and ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Rehabilitation or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Assist patients with mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to the physical therapist.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree