Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Team Support

Encore Rehabilitation Services; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Mississippi. The assistant performs physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed therapist and supports plan-of-care delivery.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure. Experience is not required, but you will supervise rehab technicians and participate in in-service training as part of clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy in applicable State.
• Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
• Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
• Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
• Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
• Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
• Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

Skills

Supervises Rehab Technicians

Treats patients after evaluation

Education

Graduation from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Mississippi. The assistant performs physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed therapist and supports plan-of-care delivery.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program and state licensure. Experience is not required, but you will supervise rehab technicians and participate in in-service training as part of clinical operations.