Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science and successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
• Valid MS State Board of Physical Therapy (MSBPT) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license; or temporary 90-day licensure issued by the MSBPT; Temporary license must be obtained and submitted prior to hire date
• Theory, techniques, and equipment for professional physical therapy
• Human anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology related to physical therapy treatment
• Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions
• Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients
• Using computers and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively through oral and written expression

Nice To Haves

• 1 year clinical experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients, staff and the community to prevent and treat disability following disease, injury or other cause.
• Provides treatment and collaborates with others to optimize functional recovery and minimize disability.