Physical Therapy Assistant

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

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

About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.