Staff Physical Therapist Assistant Staff, Weekends

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant, WeekendsPRN/OCC, Variable Hours and ShiftsParkwest Overview:Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health's flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region's largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It's consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an "A" safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region's largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.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 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 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 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 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-servicesPerform 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.