Assistant-Physical Therapist- Full Time

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist and according to a written plan of care. You will participate in discharge planning, document progress, and support staff including assistants and volunteers while building a compassionate patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities include treatment delivery, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to meet

Qualifications

• Entry level position in physical therapy.
• Computer literacy required.
• PTA licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education.
• Assists with staff and student development.
• Completes assigned goals and documentation.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

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.

Overview

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.

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

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE