Physical Therapy Assistant - Ardmore

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.

• Assist the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy.
• Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Modify treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.
• Document patient progress notes.
• Provide physical therapy procedures safely and effectively as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Address age‑specific needs for all patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Assess and treat patient pain according to the department’s pain management policy.
• Identify and report any patient safety issues when identified.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate workload in the department.

• 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:
  
  Entry level acceptable.
• Certification:
  American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

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.