Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Description

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience.

The Physical Therapy Assistant will work alongside the Physical Therapist to help patients improve their physical function, mobility, and quality of life for the Physical Therapy Department. This is a PRN position and would only use this individual on an as needed basis. 

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Promote and maintain health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist
• Administer treatment programs for patients
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories
• Evaluate abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results
• Document patient care services by charting in patient’s records
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering therapeutic exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Maintain production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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