Job Description

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Shift:  Full-time days

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is  90-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

How You'll Contribute: The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assisting in restoring function and improving mobility. Additional responsibilities include:

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
• Assist in patient mobility and exercise routines.
• Monitor patient responses and report progress to PT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Other requirements for the position include the following:

• Education: Associate's degree from a PTA program is required.
• Experience: Rehab or acute care experience is preferred.
• License: Current PTA license in state of Missouri is required.
• Certifications: CPR certification is required.

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Accepting new Grads

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

· Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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