Physical Therapy Assistant - $22+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Walthall, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Supervisory:

Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target
Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Clinical:

Maintains productivity level at department target
Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

Budget:

Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

Other:

Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Requirements:

Must have at least an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Must hold a current state License based on facility location
Must be certified in CPR
Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID . Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives and your passions - and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" - our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.