Assistant-Physical Therapist
Baptist Memorial
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
REQNUMBER: 31434
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