Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job ID: 34612

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: BMG Central MS

Facility: BMG Central MS

Location: Byram, MS

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, andmunicates 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 tomunity 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

Basicputer 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