Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN I

Job Summary

• Delivers therapeutic physical therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.
• Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.
• May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
• Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
• Participates in discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students including the assessment of the daily workload.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Minimum Required
• Entry Level.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Minimum Required
• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Minimum Required
• Pta;bls certification within 14 days of hire

Preferred/Desired