Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant Mercy - 3.5 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications BLS Certification Basic life support Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree Full Job Description Springfield, Missouri Clinical/Allied Health Rehabilitation/Therapy Services Regular Full-time Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield

JR248013

Find Your Calling At Mercy! 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 Support Certification.

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