About this opportunity
Baptist Memorial Health lists this Assistant-Physical Therapist I opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Minimum Required: Entry Level.
Education:
Minimum Required: Graduate from accredited PTA school
Special Skills
Minimum Required: Computer Literacy, Basic Skills.
Licensure
Minimum Required: PTA license in the state of TN or a compact license; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Who can apply
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