PHYS THERAPY ASST

LeConte Medical Center is a 79-bed community hospital in Sevier County, part of Covenant Health, the region’s top-performing healthcare network. We deliver modern medicine and compassionate care through a full range of services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a Women’s Center.

About the role

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, you will provide treatment programs for physical therapy patients as defined by the State Practice Act. You will monitor patients' progress and modify treatment plans in collaboration with the physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs, including specialized treatment, adhering to the "Definition and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant" as stated in the current American Physical Therapy Association policy.
• Monitor patient progress and make recommendations to the physical therapist based on patient needs and evidence-based practice.
• Document patient progress in medical records for assigned patients.
• Provide input for patient care and discharge planning with other health professionals.
• Meet established targets for passive/active treatment ratios.
• Involve patient and family in treatment, education, and goal setting.
• Coordinate with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency, including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Serve as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff.
• Assist with training, orientation, and supervision of support staff.
• Assume responsibility for the educational development of assigned PTA students.
• Maintain and update patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.
• Maintain established targets for compliance with chart audits.
• Meet established targets for:
  • Quality/outcome measures
  • Service/patient satisfaction measures
  • Financial/productivity measures
  • Growth/patients-per-day measures
• Demonstrate leadership, including:
  • Supervision of support staff
  • Participation in professional organizations/meetings (TPTA, APTA)
  • Volunteering for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, and employee education
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month:
  • Physician office visits
  • Community lectures/volunteer work
  • Case Manager visits/marketing
• Provide or attend in-services.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required education assignments annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Education sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the required license and/or certification as mandated by the issuing authority.