Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a physically trained assistant to deliver therapeutic physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role supports discharge planning, patient education, and coordination with community resources to meet established goals.

The position emphasizes teamwork across staff, students, and volunteers while contributing to continuous improvements in care delivery and adherence to the applicable licensure requirements and

Qualifications

• Entry level position to be supervised by a licensed physical therapist.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• PTA licensure 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

Basic Skills

Job description

Overview

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