Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant 2 - Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital

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Organization : MCJCHV Peds Rehab

MCJCHV Peds Rehab

Job Summary :

The Pediatric Rehabilitation Team is seeking an experienced and compassionate full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our acute care team at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Our Pediatric Rehab Team focuses on helping children and adolescents reach their full potential. Our therapists are specially trained in working with children who face developmental delays, neuromuscular conditions, sports injuries and many other problems that affect a child's ability to develop and play.

We examine each child thoroughly and create a plan to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

Our physical therapists will address balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance to promote recreation and participation for healthy and active

In this role the PTA provides physical therapy treatment to pediatric patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

Actively collaborates with the health care / educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school / vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications :

• Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Active and unrestricted PTA license in the state of TN or eligibility to obtain prior to start date, required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute care or pediatrics, required
• Basic Life Support / CPR
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

VUMC Recent Accomplishments :

US News & World Report : #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr.

Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

• Healthcare's Most Wired : Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
• Becker's Hospital Review : named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
• The Leapfrog Group : One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
• American Association for the Advancement of Science : The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
• Magnet Recognition Program : Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
• National Academy of Medicine : 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
• Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index : 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.

Technical Capabilities :

Treatment Implementation (Intermediate) : Demonstrates mastery in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care.

Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met.

Supervises and directs certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students.

Selects and follows correct protocol for care, as established, and actively seek out, utilize and mentor / teach others on current evidence based treatment strategies.

May consult with team members to offer suggestions for treatment strategies. May serve as a clinical content expert for practice area, initiates consultation with team members for advanced treatment of patients, develop forum for staff members to utilize clinical expertise.

Rehabilitation Patient Education (Novice) : Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process.

Able to assist the therapist in planning for the discharge needs of the patient. Will adapt communication to needs / levels of understanding of audience and share appropriate information and literature.

Participates in providing educational experiences and professional development activities. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapist assistant / occupational therapy assistant that have a contractual agreement with VUMC.

May plan and present educational programs to assist team / department with identified need.

Rehab PTA / COTA Patient Documentation (Intermediate) : Demonstrates mastery proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation.

Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May orient new staff to departmental and VUMC documentation standards.

Will complete accurate chart audits of co-workers' documentation.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities :

• Organizational Impact : Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.
• Breadth of Knowledge : Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction : Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

• Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

• Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.

• Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.

• Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

• Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Certifications :

Certifications :

LIC-Physical Therapy Assistant - Tennessee

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 1 year

1 year

Education : Associate's

Associate's

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