Phys Therapy Asst

Covenant Health • Harriman, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides treatment programs for physical therapy patients as defined by State Practice Act. Monitors patients' progress and modifies treatment plans as per the physical therapist.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• CPR required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatment
• Adheres 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 support staff and other health system staff
• Assists with training, orientation and supervision of support staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned PTA students.
• 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 target for: Quality/outcome measures, Service/patient satisfaction measures, Financial/productivity measures, Growth/patients-per-day measures
• Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to: Supervision of support staff
• Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA)
• Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.
• Physician office visits
• Community lectures/volunteer
• Case Manager visits/marketing
• Provide 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 duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed