Physical Therapist Assistant, West Point

PTMatch (United States); West Point (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in West Point, MS, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to contribute to patient care in a full-time daytime role. You will support licensed therapists, supervise technicians, and document care within regulatory guidelines.

You will maintain department productivity, mentor new staff, and participate in ongoing education, with opportunities to serve as a clinical instructor after one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA license based on facility location.
• CPR certification.
• Experience across neonatal to geriatrics as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans established by licensed Physical Therapist.
• Maintain productivity within department targets.
• Mentor for new staff or volunteers.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend continuing education and serve as clinical instructor after one year.

Skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate's Degree in PTA program

Tools

EMR computer systems

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant, West Point | North Mississippi Health Services | West Point, MS | Full Time, Day shift

We believe a career is more than just a career, it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Supervisory

• Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.

Clinical

• Maintains productivity level at department target
• Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
• Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

Budget

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Requirements

• Must have at least an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location
• Must be certified in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics