SR PHYS THERAPY ASST

Position Summary

Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implements treatments; monitors patient progress; modifies or progresses treatment plans as per goals set by the therapist as defined by State Practice Act.

• Responsible for additional job responsibilities which may include program development and staff orientation/ training.

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.

• Mets 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 staff on an ongoing basis.

• Provides 4 hours education/mentorship time per year.

• This includes: Peer counseling/Mentorship Community lectures/Volunteer In-services/Case studies

• Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based practice.

• This includes: Evidence based practice protocols Clinical outcomes analysis and communication to team

• Participates in the development of new policies QI/QA

• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.

• Mets 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:

• Participates in development and implementation of new and current programs
• Participates in training, orientation and supervision of support staff
• Participates in orientation of new licensed staff
• Acts as Clinical Instructor for at least one student per year as available
• Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment
• Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant Health
• Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA)

• Completes partnering activities per established targets per month.

• Physician office visits Community lectures/volunteer Case Manager visits/marketing Provide 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.

• Performs 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: Two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year of experience in the specialty area

• Licensure Requirements: Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. CPR required.

• Employee must have a 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.