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Mercy·Mercy Hospital Springfield · Springfield, MO

Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN

Physical TherapyPart time
iPosting details
SchedulePRN · Part time
RequirementsBLS certification required within 3 months of hire · Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
EducationAssociate degree
ExperienceUnder 1 year
SourceMercy · posted Oct 7, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the applicable state
✓Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Certifications
✓BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Education
✓Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
✓Associate's degree required
Qualifications
✓Less than one year of experience required
One to two years of Physical Therapy experience preferred
Proven success delivering quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting preferred
Flexible PRN scheduling to fit your lifestyle preferred
Collaborative, supportive therapy team preferred
Opportunities to work with a diverse patient population preferred
A mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional patient care preferred
The chance to make a lasting impact on the health and recovery of your community preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Retirement plan
+Mercy Hospital Springfield
617beds
1PT role open
SpringfieldMO · 150 mi to Kansas City
Pay for this position
Estimated
$38/hr$38/hr · typical PT pay in Missouri
Typical PT pay in Missouri
Missouri PT postings that list paymedian $28.00 – $41.03
$20/hr$50/hr
Apply to MercyContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the applicable state
✓Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
Certifications
✓BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Education
✓Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
✓Associate's degree required
Qualifications
✓Less than one year of experience required
One to two years of Physical Therapy experience preferred
Proven success delivering quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting preferred
Flexible PRN scheduling to fit your lifestyle preferred
Collaborative, supportive therapy team preferred
Opportunities to work with a diverse patient population preferred
A mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional patient care preferred
The chance to make a lasting impact on the health and recovery of your community preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan

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About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of the Manager of Therapy Services and assists the Physical Therapist with rehabilitative activities to help reduce pain and improve mobility. Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing.

What you’ll do
Partner with Physical TherapistsPartner with Physical Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans
Guide patients through therapeuticGuide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility activities
Assist with patient evaluationsAssist with patient evaluations, functional testing, and treatment progression
Educate and motivate patientsEducate and motivate patients throughout their rehabilitation journey
Help create a positiveHelp create a positive, patient-centered experience focused on achieving goals and improving quality of life