Physical Therapist Assistant- Flex/PRN

Carilion Clinic•Tazewell, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The Physical Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures and provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of physical therapy. During the course of treatment, takes into consideration the patients chronological and developmental ages under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care. The Physical Therapist Assistant Provides patient care based upon therapist evaluation and plan of care. Implements treatment programs and assists with treatment changes in goals. Takes into consideration the patients age and level of development. Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers and other members of the health care team. Documents in the patients medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures. Supervises and collaborates with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care. Participates in other patient care and department/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Experience: none
Licensure/Certification: Physical Therapist license required to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Other Minimum qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

Performs selected procedures and provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.
Takes into consideration the patients chronological and developmental ages under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care.
Provides patient care based upon therapist evaluation and plan of care.
Implements treatment programs and assists with treatment changes in goals.
Takes into consideration the patients age and level of development.
Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers and other members of the health care team.
Documents in the patients medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises and collaborates with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Participates in other patient care and department/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.