• Job Description

  Req#: 961931

  Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunities - Lymphedema Care

  Full-time, 36 hours per week

  Day Shift

  Mercy Hospital South

  David M Sindelar Cancer Center

  10050 Kennerly Rd

  Saint Louis, Missouri 63128

  Why You’ll Love This Role:

  We’re seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in lymphedema care. This is a unique opportunity to work 1:1 with patients in a supportive, collaborative environment that values personalized care and professional growth.

  • Full-Time Schedule with flexibility
  • Private treatment rooms for focused, individualized care
  • A collaborative care model where your voice and expertise matter
  • Lymphedema experience strongly preferred

  What is Lymphedema Care?

  Lymphedema is a chronic condition involving swelling due to lymphatic system dysfunction, often following cancer treatment or surgery. As a PTA involved in lymphedema care, you’ll assist in delivering specialized treatments such as manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. This role requires attention to detail, gentle technique, and a compassionate approach to long-term care.

  
  Overview:

  The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

  
  Qualifications:

  • Education: Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
  • Licensure: Current PTA license in the state of Missouri
  • Certifications: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Lymphedema or Oncology Care Certification strongly preferred
  • Experience: Lymphedema experience is strongly preferred
  • Qualities: Compassion, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence

  We Offer Great Benefits:

  
  Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

  We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

  
  At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

  
  What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

  
  Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across 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, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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