Outpatient Physical Therapist
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
5x8 hrs
$38+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care417 beds
- SettingOutpatient
Pay
Qualifications
- Other license in Tennessee
- Eligible to work in US
Description
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.
Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient Full Time Days Position Summary
At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
Responsibilities
Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use.
Education
Required: Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable
Experience
Preferred: 1 year experience
Certification
Required: State License
Facility
Saint Francis Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 417 beds
Employer
Tenet Memphis
About Memphis, TN
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- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
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