21 nov
Mercy
Bella Vista
Physical Therapy Assistant, FT, Days - Mercy Bella Vista
Location: Bella Vista, AR | Posted 1 day ago
Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform procedures and tasks delegated by the supervising PT, may modify treatment procedures based on patient status changes, documents patient progress notes, ensures safety, addresses age‑specific needs, treats patients and families with respect and dignity, assesses and treats pain per department policy, identifies and reports safety issues, and provides technical assistance to the PT aide while coordinating workload.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Modify treatment procedures in accordance with patient status changes.
- Document patient progress notes.
- Provide safety and effective delivery of PT procedures.
- Address age‑specific needs for all patients.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assess and treat pain per policy.
- Identify and report safety issues.
- Provide technical assistance and direction to the PT aide and coordinate workload.
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.
Why Mercy?
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.
Employment Details
- Seniority level:
Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Physical Therapy Assistant, FT, Days - Mercy Bella Vista
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