Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic physical therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. You will follow a written plan of care to meet established goals and may supervise clinical students and support staff.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with the care team, and participation in discharge planning and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• Licensure: PTA and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy required.

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

Computer literacy

Basic skills

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Entry Level.

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE