Physical Therapy Asst- Rehab

About the Role

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Mississippi license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic exercise principles.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a rehabilitation or outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Additional certifications such as CPR or specialized therapy techniques.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in executing treatment plans by guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Monitor and document patient responses and progress during therapy sessions, reporting any concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient therapy environment.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises, use of assistive devices, and safety precautions to support recovery outside of therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain cleanliness of therapy equipment and workspaces.

Fulltime, Monday - Friday, 8-5.