PHYS THERAPY ASST

Overview

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant

PRN/OCC, Varied Hours and Shifts

PTA with TN licensure to assist in our OP PT department at LeConte Medical Center.

Patient load includes ortho and neuro.

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:

unmatched medical insurance,

tuition reimbursement;

student loan repayment assistance,

certification bonuses;

leadership and professional development programs;

an employer-matched 401(k).

Position Summary:

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.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins ||arobbin2@covhlth.com|| 865-374-8110

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 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 or attend 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.

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:

None.One year of experience is preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.

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Job Title PHYS THERAPY ASST

ID 4094253

Facility LeConte Medical Center

Department Name PHY THERAPY LECONTE