Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN I

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for an entry-level role. The PTA will provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and participate in discharge planning, patient education, and community referrals.

The position supports health care delivery, staff and student development, and requires completing assigned goals within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level position in physical therapy.

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.

Skills

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

• Entry Level.

Education

Training

Special Skills

• Basic Skills.

Licensure

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE