Physical Therapist Assistant Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

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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31294