Physical Therapist Assistant, West Point

Job ID:

000G7U

West Point

Clinical-Non Nursing - ACUTE

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Full Time - Day

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

Supervisory:

Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target

Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist

Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers

Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing

Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers

Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician

Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies

Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target

Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist

Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers

Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing

Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers

Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician

Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies

Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Requirements:

• Must have at least an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location
• Must be certified in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Requirements
• The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
• Licenses

You must have the following licenses to :

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education

You must have the following education to :

Associates of Physical Therapy Assistant

You must have a Associates or higher