Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant — Rehab Team Support

Hattiesburg Clinic; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant at Hattiesburg Clinic works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to treat clinic patients whose care plan has been developed by the therapist. The PTA may progress the patient’s treatment as appropriate within the planned program.

Qualified candidates are graduates from an APTA-approved program and must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy, with familiarity in relevant modalities and continued education standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy.
• Familiar with modalities, procedures, techniques, and equipment necessary for patients.
• Must meet continuing education standards set by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Work with and under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in treatment of clinic patients.
• Treat any patient evaluated and whose program of care has been planned by the therapist.
• Progress the patient's treatment as appropriate.

Education

Approved by APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy license

Job description

The Physical Therapy Assistant at Hattiesburg Clinic works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to treat clinic patients whose care plan has been developed by the therapist. The PTA may progress the patient’s treatment as appropriate within the planned program.

Qualified candidates are graduates from an APTA-approved program and must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy, with familiarity in relevant modalities and continued education standards.