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