Assistant-Physical Therapist: Inpatient

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary 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 - N/A Minimum Required - Entry Level. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills - Computer Literacy. Minimum Required - Basic Skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required - PTA;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired

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