Physical Therapist Assistant
Baptist Memorial
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.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Experience
Minimum: Entry Level
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Special Skills
Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, navigating sites.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
+ Competitive salaries
+ Paid vacation/time off
+ Continuing education opportunities
+ Generous retirement plan
+ Health insurance, including dental and vision
+ Sick leave
+ Service awards
+ Free parking
+ Short-term disability
+ Life insurance
+ Health care and dependent care spending accounts
+ Education assistance/continuing education
+ Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 4617 - Assistant-Physical Therapist
Facility: BMG - Outpatient Care Center
Department: MG Outpatient Care Center Physical Therapy
Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Germantown
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 26570
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