Clinical Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two-year Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
• Current West Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient's evaluation with the referring therapist and provide patient care utilizing physical modalities and therapeutic exercise based on programs set up by licensed Physical therapist.
• Deliver physical agents, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other modalities of care in accordance with the policies of the department following the plan of care determined by the Physical Therapist.
• Collect and document patient's status, response to treatment, and progress to treatment in accordance with departmental policy.
• Monitor and report any untoward responses to treatment, significant change, or discharge is approaching to Physical Therapist.
• Supervise physical therapy assistant students under the direction of the clinical coordinator of education.
• Supervise Rehab Tech in the preparation of patients and equipment.
• Work under the direction of up to three physical therapists.
• Supervise volunteer in the department.
• Maintain and upgrade treatment skills. Participate in staff meetings and in-services.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient progress using SOAP format.
• Have appropriate notes co-signed by a physical therapist as directed by the State of West Virginia.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
• Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
• Performs other related or similar duties as may be periodically assigned. Interact with other team members of the professional staff to provide total care of patients.
• Aware of and adhere to departmental policies and procedures, as well as hospital policies and procedures.
• Responsible for identifying and addressing the needs of patients of all ages including pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics.