Physical Therapist Assistant, West Point

Job Description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

 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

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Day