What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant, Weekends position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
**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
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associates
ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
Job Description
**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
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Physical Therapist Assistant
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Associates
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