Assistant-Physical Therapist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, following a written plan of care to meet established goals.

You will participate in discharge planning, patient education, and community referrals, support staff and students, and contribute to delivering quality care in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level experience accepted for this role.
• Proficiency with basic clinical documentation and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, including patient/family education, follow-up, and community referrals.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students including daily workload assessment.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic physical therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Entry Level.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired