Assistant-Physical Therapist: Inpatient

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jonesboro, AR seeks an entry-level Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist to meet approved goals. You will participate in discharge planning, patient and family education, and referrals to community resources.

You may supervise clinical students and support staff as needed, contributing to care delivery improvements while upholding professional standards and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Proficient with basic computer tasks and clinical documentation.
• Entry-level position requires PTA licensure and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participate in discharge planning education for patients and families, and facilitate referrals to community resources.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving health care delivery.
• Assist in staff and student development, including workload assessment.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

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

• #N/A
• Entry Level.

Education

Training

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.
• Basic Skills.

Licensure

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE