Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapy Assistant
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

 **Supervisory:**

* Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.

**Clinical:**

* Maintains productivity level at department target
* Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
* Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Whirlpool, Wheelchair transfers
* Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
* Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
* Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
* Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
* To meet patient care needs you may be required to cover other areas of rehab within the limits and scope of your clinical competencies

**Budget:**

* Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
* Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

**Other:**

* Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

**Requirements:**

* Must have at least an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
* Must hold a current Mississippi License
* Must be certified in CPR
* Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics