Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN

Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN

at Baptist Memorial in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Overview

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

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