Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN I

Job ID:

42184

Job Category:

Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Physical Therapy

Facility:

BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, 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 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.

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 Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

PTA;BLS

CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired