Physical Therapy Assistant - In Motion Physical Therapy, Clearfield Ave.

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Chesapeake, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. This role is for a Physical Therapy Assistant in a large outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic attached to a large orthopedic physician group. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. They document patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record, implement established treatment programs, and provide patient and family education. Services may be provided to outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and at off-site locations, as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Requirements

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

None Required

Responsibilities

Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.