Physical Therapy Assistant - $22+ per hour at North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS 38802
About the Job
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Tupelo, 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 #2232-000B80. 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.
