PHYS THERAPY ASST

OverviewPhysical Therapy AssistantFull Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day ShiftFort Sanders Regional Overview:Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.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.ResponsibilitiesClinical practice – Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatmentAdheres 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 ratiosInvolves 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 staffAssists 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 measuresService/patient satisfaction measuresFinancial/productivity measuresGrowth/patients-per-day measuresDemonstrates leadership including, but not limited to:Supervision of support staffParticipates 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 visitsCommunity lectures/volunteerCase Manager visits/marketingProvide or attend in-services Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.QualificationsMinimum 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: One (1) year experience preferred. Professional organization membership preferred. Good communication skills required.Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. Job SummaryJob Title: PHYS THERAPY ASSTID: 4622876Facility: Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterDepartment Name: PHYSICAL THERAPY