SR PHYS THERAPY ASST

Covenant Health Inc. • Harriman, TN • 4h ago

Overview

Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community,Roane Medical Center (https://www.covenanthealth.com/roane/) is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implements treatments; monitors patient progress; modifies or progresses treatment plans as per goals set by the therapist as defined by State Practice Act. Responsible for additional job responsibilities which may include program development and staff orientation/ training.

Responsibilities

Clinical practice - 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 staff on an ongoing basis

Provides 4 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes:

Peer counseling/Mentorship

Community lectures/Volunteer

In-services/Case studies

Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes:

Evidence based practice protocols

Clinical outcomes analysis and communication to team

Participates in the development of new policies

QI/QA

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:

Participates in development and implementation of new and current programs

Participates in training, orientation and supervision of support staff

Participates in orientation of new licensed staff

Acts as Clinical Instructor for ate least one student per year as available

Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment

Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health

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

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years' experience with at least one (1) year experience in the specialty area

Licensure Requirements:

Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

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Job Title SR PHYS THERAPY ASST

ID 4588918

Facility Roane Medical Center

Department Name Therapy Center PT 1

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