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Job Description
Job Description:
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to patients, staff and the community to prevent and treat disability following disease, injury or other cause. The PTA provides treatment and collaborates with others to optimize functional recovery and minimize disability.
Education : Associate of Applied Science and successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
License : Valid MS State Board of Physical Therapy (MSBPT) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license; or temporary 90-day licensure issued by the MSBPT; Temporary license must be obtained and submitted prior to hire date
Experience : 0
Preferred Experience: 1 year clinical experience in a hospital setting
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Theory, techniques, and equipment for professional physical therapy
• Human anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology related to physical therapy treatment
• Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions
• Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
• Using computers and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively through oral and written expression
Worksite address
biloxi, MS, 39531, US
Who can apply
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