Assistant-Physical Therapist
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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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 according to
state guidelines 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. - Documents interventions/care in the patient's
medical record. - Completes assigned goals. Specifications
Experience Minimum Required - Entry Level Preferred/Desired
Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum
Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required - Basic
computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse,
navigating sites. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required -
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;PTA Preferred/Desired
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Memphis , Assistant-Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Jonesboro, Tennessee
