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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.
Minimum Required: Graduate from accredited PTA school Special Skills Minimum Required: Computer Literacy, Basic Skills. Licensure Minimum Required: PTA license in the state of TN or a compact license; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
About the role
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.