Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a PT/ PTA to provide therapeutic physical therapy interventions under supervision, following a written care plan to meet treatment goals.

You will participate in discharge planning and patient education, work with families, and communicate progress per licensure and policies. Leadership may include supervising students and staff, fostering a healing, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience preferred.
• Basic skills in physical therapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment delivery under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Contribute to discharge planning, including patient education and community resource referrals.
• Engage in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
• Support staff and student development by assessing workload and providing guidance.
• Achieve assigned treatment goals.

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Job SummaryProvides therapeutic physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written care plan to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include delivering treatment, participating in discharge planning, patient and family education, and communicating progress in accordance with licensure and departmental policies. May oversee clinical students, support staff, assistants, technicians, and volunteers, fostering a caring environment focused on health and healing. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job SummaryProvides therapeutic physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written care plan to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include delivering treatment, participating in discharge planning, patient and family education, and communicating progress in accordance with licensure and departmental policies. May oversee clinical students, support staff, assistants, technicians, and volunteers, fostering a caring environment focused on health and healing. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment delivery under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Contribute to discharge planning, including patient education and community resource referrals.
• Engage in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
• Support staff and student development by assessing workload and providing guidance.
• Achieve assigned treatment goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Entry-level experience preferred.
• Basic skills in physical therapy techniques.
• Licensure as a PTA; BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.