What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant PRN position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
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
Experience
Minimum Required
Education
Preferred/Desired
Minimum Required
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Licensure
Minimum Required
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.
Experience
Minimum Required
- Entry Level
Education
Preferred/Desired
Minimum Required
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, navigating sites.
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;PTA