Per Diem / PRN Assistant - Pediatric Physical Therapist - $31 per hour at North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Pediatric Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

**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, Whirlpool, 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
* To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits and scope of your clinical competencies

**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 Mississippi License
* 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 #2232-00095F. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant-Pediatrics

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.