Physical Therapy Assistant (Non-Exempt) (29049N)

Mercy • Ozark, MO

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy by performing procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The assistant may modify specific treatment procedures based on changes in patient status, within the scope of the Physical Therapist’s established treatment plan, and documents patient progress notes. The role requires providing care safely and effectively as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, addressing patients’ age-specific needs, treating patients and families with respect and dignity, and assessing and treating pain according to the department’s pain management policy. The assistant identifies and reports patient safety issues and provides technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide, coordinating departmental workload as directed.

This is a full-time position with Mercy in Ozark, Arkansas.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Current license to practice 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 Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Physical Therapist Assistant experience; the role may be entry level.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Modify specific treatment procedures in response to changes in patient status, within the supervising Physical Therapist’s established treatment plan.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Provide physical therapy procedures safely and effectively as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Address patients’ age-specific needs 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 departmental workload as directed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree