Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 427 HWY 51 NORTH, Brookhaven, MS, 39601, United States
Employee Type: Occasional Part-Time

About the Role

Provides physical therapy services to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assists with treatment implementation, patient education, documentation, discharge planning, and departmental activities while maintaining professional competency and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with treatment procedures and rehabilitation programs.
• Perform routine therapy interventions according to established plans of care.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses and changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and family members on home exercise and treatment programs.
• Participate in clinical team meetings and discharge planning.
• Attend departmental meetings, in-services, and special projects.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide educational presentations and in-services to staff and community groups.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, literature review, and professional meetings.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.
• Fulfill required continuing education units (CEUs) during each two-year licensing cycle.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility for licensure with proof of application submitted.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full-time patient caseload across applicable clinical settings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Additional Information

• Background Check: Yes
• Drug Screen: Yes