Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health • Saint Louis, MO

20d • 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, operated jointly by Mercy and Lifepoint Health. The assistant helps provide superior patient care and supports patients as they work toward recovery.

The schedule is varied, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with PRN day shifts. The role administers physical therapy interventions as directed by a supervising physical therapist and assists with patient mobility and exercise routines.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a physical therapy assistant program.
• Current PTA license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Rehabilitation or acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Assist with patient 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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan 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