Advertised Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy

PRN / OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

Claiborne Medical Center Overview :

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day.

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.

Responsibilities

Clinical practice

Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatment

Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff

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

Meets 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 :

Supervision of support staff

Participates in professional organization / meetings (TPTA, APTA)

Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.

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 duties as assigned.

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

One (1) year experience preferred. Professional organization membership preferred. Good communication skills required.

Licensure Requirement

Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. CPR required.