Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN I

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Southaven to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist. This entry-level position requires effective participation in discharge planning and treatment provision, ensuring a caring relationship that promotes health and healing.

The role offers an opportunity to develop skills in patient education and improve healthcare delivery. Ready to develop as a healthcare professional? Join our team!

Qualifications

• Entry level.
• Basic skills.
• PTA; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, including 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.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Entry level.
• Basic skills.
• PTA; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.