Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, MS seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. You will follow a written plan of care to meet patient goals and participate in discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The role may involve supervising clinical students and support staff while contributing to care quality and effective health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Entry level position
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• PTA licensure required

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Contributes to improving health care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Assists in staff and student development and workload assessment.
• Completes assigned goals and duties as directed.

Skills

Basic skills

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Education

PTA licensure or certification

BLS certification

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.

Overview

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.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Education

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE