Assistant-Physical Therapist

Assistant-Physical Therapist

Job ID: 42765

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Physical Therapy

Facility: BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

Location: Columbus, 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, 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 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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Entry Level.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

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