Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, assists therapists with performing patient care duties for patients of all ages.
- Assists with the registration and scheduling process of patients.
- Perform patient care duties with patients of all ages within departmental policies and procedures while under the direction of staff therapists.
- Responsible for transferring patients to and from the Rehab Therapy Gym.
- Required to possess excellent human relation skills (lilstening and speaking) especially while working with patients.
- Must be able to work well with others and be flexible with regard to performing a variety of duties.
- Must also demonstrate initiative and responsibility for daily tasks.
- Direct contacts include patients, therapists, and nurses.
- Primary tasks include entering charges along with the preparation of treatment areas and assistance with treatment procedures as directed by the therapists.
- Other duties include cleaning/preparing treatment areas, assisting when necessary with appointment scheduling and filing, occasionally performing receptionist duties, and transportation and transfer activities for patients to and from the department.
- No Supervisory responsibilities.
- Will perform all work with accord to the mission, vision, and values of Mercy.
- Provide Safe transportation of the patient to and from the department as directed by therapists and according to departmental policies and procedures for safety.
- Assist therapists by performing treatment procedures/modalities according to departmental policies and procedures regarding standards of care and safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge of special needs and behavior of specific age groups.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area as standardized in departmental policies and procedures
- Greet all patients and visitors in a courteous manner. Notify appropriate therapist immediately of their arrival.
Experience: One year experience or education in therapies preferredEducation: High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.