Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a PTA to deliver therapeutic physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, supporting discharge planning and patient goals.

This on-site role encourages collaboration with staff and students; licensure as PTA and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are required. Entry-level candidates welcome. Performance emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

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

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

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired