Physical Therapist Assistant


Description

MERCY HEALTH POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible to the Service Area Manager or designated Site Leader to assist the physical therapist with the administration of a medically prescribed physical therapy program for assigned patients/clients. Functions under the direct supervision of the physical therapist responsible for a specific patient's/client's care.
The staff therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The therapist assistant works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Must be a graduate of a professional physical therapy assistant training program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and fully Licensed.

Work day and weekend availability

Relief Hours