Physical Therapist Assistant I

Baptist Health Arkansas; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in Conway, AR is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to a diverse patient population.

Requires an Associate's degree from a PTA program and CPR certification (can be completed upon hire). The role emphasizes independence, accountability, and completing facility competencies across patient ages served. The schedule is 8-5, Monday through Friday, with some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• CPR Certification required but can be completed upon hire.
• Ability to provide care under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the direction of a Physical Therapist for a complex patient population.
• Demonstrates independence and accountability in patient care.
• Completes all facility competencies.
• Provides care to patients across all ages served.

Skills

Independence

Accountability

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Working Hours: 8-5 M-F and some weekends and holidays

Summary:

Demonstrates independence and accountability to provide care for a complex patient population. Committed to professional and departmental growth and enhancement. The Physical Therapist Assistant has the ability to complete all facility competencies. Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care under the direction of a Physical Therapist to the ages of patients served.

Other information:

• Associate's degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• CPR Certification required but can be completed upon hire.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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