Physical Therapist Assistant — PRN

Job overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant — PRN role is onsite in Joplin, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports physical therapy services at Mercy Hospital. Working under a supervising Physical Therapist, the assistant carries out delegated treatment procedures, documents patient progress, and adapts specific procedures within the established treatment plan when patient status changes. The role contributes to safe, respectful care and coordinates department workload as directed.

What you'll do

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy
• perform procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist
• modify specific procedures within the established treatment plan as patient status changes
• document progress notes
• address age-specific needs, assess and treat pain according to department policy, report patient safety issues, and provide technical assistance and direction to physical therapy aides as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapist assistant

prn

joplin mo

mercy

physical therapy

patient progress notes

treatment plans

patient safety

associate degree

state pta license

basic life certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

Why this role

The listing identifies PRN availability. Requires an associate degree, a current state Physical Therapist Assistant license, and American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life certification. Entry-level candidates may be considered.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.