Physical Therapy Assistant (FLEXI)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

46d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing high quality patient care to patients of all ages in an efficient and thorough manner by assisting patients (while under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist) in regaining their highest level of function.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited school offering a 2-year associate's program as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Applicant must be licensed to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant, or be license eligible, in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred, but will accept a new graduate who can achieve proficiency in six months

Responsibilities

Utilize heat, cold, light, water, electricity, and therapeutic exercises to provide direct patient care
Review patient treatment with a physical therapist on an ongoing basis and receive direction on methods of treatment after assessing patient progress through these discussions
Decide the most efficient and best way to schedule the patient for each visit
Monitor patient's condition and progress and brings concerns that may warrant modifications in treatment to the attention of the physical therapist
Recognize barriers to the accomplishment of patient's goals
Record patient's progress in the medical record
Enter the appropriate charges for therapy into the computer system
Record daily modality charges
Progress notes must be made in a timely and efficient manner
Reach daily productivity goals in accordance with national, state, and local averages
Work with the Physical Therapist a minimum of every tenth visit to reassess each patient's needs
Interact daily with inpatients, outpatients, and other members of the healthcare team to provide and coordinate total patient care
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Support both inpatient and outpatient areas as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care