Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Baptist; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written plan of care to meet established goals. You will participate in discharge planning and communicate progress according to licensure and departmental policies.

You may supervise clinical students and support staff per state guidelines, and you will document all interventions in the patient’s medical record.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to navigate medical records and documentation systems
• Willingness to learn and follow plan of care

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, including patient/family education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient’s medical record.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

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 according to state guidelines 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.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• 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 computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, navigating sites.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;PTA

Preferred/Desired