Physical Therapy Assistant - $22+ per hour at North Mississippi Health Services summary:
The Physical Therapy Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for implementing treatment plans from licensed Physical Therapists and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a strong focus on patient care, adherence to clinical documentation standards, and management of departmental budgets. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree, the appropriate state license, and demonstrate competency across various patient demographics.
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
**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
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BJ8. Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
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