Physical Therapist Assistant

Mercy, a leading healthcare organization in the Midwest, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will support physical therapists in delivering evidence-based treatments, assist with patient exercises and mobility training, and document patient progress. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, safety, and independence. Mercy offers a compassionate, diverse, and innovative environment with ongoing professional development, opportunities to engage in healthcare advancements, and meaningful impact on patient wellbeing. Support Physical Therapists in delivering treatment plans and restorative care Assist patients with exercises, mobility, and use of therapeutic equipment Monitor, document, and report patient progress in the EHR system Educate patients and families on home exercises and safety practices Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment and follow infection control standards Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to coordinate care Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions Assist with patient transfers, positioning, and use of assistive devices Therapeutic exercise implementation Range-of-motion techniques Patient transfer and mobility assistance Gait training Use of physical therapy modalities (e-stim, ultrasound, heat/cold) Vital signs monitoring and documentation Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Infection control and safety procedures Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program BLS/CPR certification Experience with EHR systems preferred