Assistant-Physical Therapist I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapeutic physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist in Tennessee.

You will work under a written plan of care to meet goals, participate in discharge planning, and communicate progress in accordance with licensure and department policies. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: PTA degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: PTA license in TN or a compact license; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Experience: Entry level.
• Skills: Computer literacy and basic skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic skills

Education

Graduate from accredited PTA school

Job description

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