Assistant-Physical Therapist PRN II

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