Urgent Search! Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time-University – Days Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description If you are looking to make an impact on ameaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! Westrive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation forbeing a talent rich organization where Associates can grow theircareer caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served thehealth care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. ThePhysical Therapist is responsible for planning and providingphysical therapy treatment for patients in accordance withprofessional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Visionand Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward ofcaring for our community and impacting the lives of patients inevery way through compassion, a deliberate focus on serviceexpectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A BriefOverview The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning andproviding physical therapy treatment for patients in accordancewith professional and Methodist Healthcare standards of treatment.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Visionand Values. What you will do

• Performs initial patient assessment
• Implements patient treatments based on assessment and writtenplan.
• Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation ofpatient and review of records.
• Identifies patient specificphysical therapy rehabilitation learning needs and providesappropriate education.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifyingopportunities for self-development and enhancement of professionalcompetency. Education/Formal Training Requirements
• Bachelor’sDegree Physical Therapy Work Experience Requirements
• No priorwork experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements
• PhysicalTherapist
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of Physical TherapyKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to understand and preparemoderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians andother outside professionals.
• Ability to work without closesupervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability toorganize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Supervision Provided by this Position
• There are nosupervisory responsibilities assigned to this position. May provideguidance and direction to therapy assistants. Physical Demands
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing,pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance andcoordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are:medium work
• exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/orup to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required tohave close visual acuity including color, depth perception, andfield of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients,preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing acomputer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive andnon-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids aswell as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability toreact quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates arepassionate about what they do, the service they provide and thepatients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of Oneculture that requires commitment to the highest standards of careand unity.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree:

Physical Therapy(Required)

Work Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

Physical Therapist

• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board ofPhysical Therapy Boasting one of the South’s largest medicalcenters, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving andgrowing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as anew opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people inour community.