Pediatric Physical Therapy Asst-PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: MCJCHV Peds Rehab Job Summary: Provide physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Requirements

LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Associate's

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year

Responsibilities

Provide treatment as specified on the written treatment plan by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Administer various therapeutic modalities according to departmental protocols and guidelines. These include ultrasound, whirlpool, T.E.N.S., biofeedback, hot/cold packs, paraffin baths, electric stimulation, weights, traction, massage and other as indicated.
Supervise patients in the completion of their exercise and training program to maximize their functional independence.
Progress the patient in treatment as indicated by the patient's progress in therapy and the treatment plan.
Respect the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
Provides education to patient, family, health care team and community.
Assists the physical therapist in planning for the discharge needs of the patient.
Adapt communication to needs/level of understanding of audience.
Communicate treatment plan, use of intervention strategies and discharge needs to patient, family and health care team.
Supervise PTA students.
Completes timely documentation
Provide the supervising physical therapist with written information regarding the patient's progress, or lack of progress, as it relates to the treatment plan or session.
Consistently meet department and VUMC documentation and billing standards.
Convey essential information in words easily understood by the audience.
Provide patient updates, give feedback to the supervising physical therapist and other team members.
Respect roles and professional boundaries of others.
Contribute to the success of the Team assisting with projects as able