Assistant-Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Jonesboro, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 patients 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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
