Physical Therapist Assistant- Flex

Carilion Clinic•Rocky Mount, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care. The assistant provides services in compliance with regulations governing physical therapy practice and considers each patient's chronological and developmental age throughout treatment. The role follows a flex schedule and serves both inpatient and outpatient patients. The assistant provides care based on the therapist's evaluation and plan of care, considering the patient's age and development when implementing treatment programs and assisting with changes to treatment goals. The role coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, and other healthcare team members. The assistant documents in medical records and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies. The role also collaborates with support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform selected procedures under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care.
Provide patient care based on the therapist's evaluation and plan of care, taking the patient's age and developmental level into account when implementing treatment programs and assisting with changes to treatment goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, and other healthcare team members.
Document in patient medical records and complete other patient-care forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department and hospital policies and procedures.
Collaborate with support staff, volunteers, and students to promote efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.