Assistant-Physical Therapist
Employer not yet confirmed · Huntingdon, Tennessee, United States
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.
Job 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.
Minimum Required Experience
Entry Level.
Minimum Required Special Skills Licensure
Basic Skills; Computer Literacy.
Minimum Required Licensure
PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE