Assistant-Physical Therapist: Inpatient

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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 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. * Completes assigned goals.
Specifications Experience
* #N/A
Minimum Required
* Entry Level.
Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills
* Computer Literacy.
Minimum Required
* Basic Skills.
Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required
* PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
Location:
Jonesboro