Sr Phys Therapy Asst

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatments, monitors patient progress, and modifies or progresses treatment plans according to goals set by the therapist, as defined by the State Practice Act. This role is responsible for additional job responsibilities which may include program development and staff orientation/training. Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, is a leading hospital in East Tennessee, known for its advanced cardiac expertise and comprehensive services. It is consistently recognized for its quality of care and patient safety.

Requirements

Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
CPR certification required.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D.
State-mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.
Two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year of experience in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

None specified.

Responsibilities

Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatment, adhering to the "Definition and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant" as stated in the current American Physical Therapy Association policy.
Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations to the physical therapist in accordance with patient needs and evidence-based practice.
Documents patient progress in medical records for assigned patients.
Provides input for patient care and discharge planning with other health professionals.
Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios.
Involves patient and family in treatment, education, and goal setting.
Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency, including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
Serves as a resource person for staff on an ongoing basis.
Provides 4 hours of education/mentorship time per year, including peer counseling/mentorship, community lectures/volunteer work, and in-services/case studies.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and evidence-based practice, including evidence-based practice protocols and clinical outcomes analysis and communication to the team.
Participates in the development of new policies, QI/QA.
Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.
Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.
Meets established targets for quality/outcome measures, service/patient satisfaction measures, financial/productivity measures, and growth/patients-per-day measures.
Demonstrates leadership, including participation in the development and implementation of new and current programs.
Participates in training, orientation, and supervision of support staff.
Participates in the orientation of new licensed staff.
Acts as Clinical Instructor for at least one student per year as available.
Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment.
Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health.
Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA).
Completes partnering activities per established targets per month, which may include physician office visits, community lectures/volunteer work, case manager visits/marketing, and providing in-services.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.