Assistant-Physical Therapist I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written plan of care to meet key goals. You will participate in discharge planning, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to support health and healing.

The role may involve supervising students and support staff while adhering to licensure requirements and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Graduate from accredited PTA program.
• PTA licensure in TN or compact license; BLS within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy and basic clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education.
• Assists in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Contributes to staff and student development including workload assessment.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

Education

Graduate from accredited PTA school

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.

Education

Minimum Required: Graduate from accredited PTA school

Special Skills

Minimum Required: Computer Literacy, Basic Skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required: PTA license in the state of TN or a compact license; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE