SR PHYS THERAPY ASST

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Participates in training, orientation and supervision of support staff.
• Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health.
• Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• CPR required.
• 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.