Entry-Level PTA: Hands-On Patient Care & Growth

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for an entry-level role. The PTA will provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and participate in discharge planning, patient education, and community referrals.

The position supports health care delivery, staff and student development, and requires completing assigned goals within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level position in physical therapy.

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

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for an entry-level role. The PTA will provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and participate in discharge planning, patient education, and community referrals.

The position supports health care delivery, staff and student development, and requires completing assigned goals within a collaborative team setting.