Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Care
Roanoke, VA, US, 24016
Employment Status Full time Shift Day Facility Carilion Clinic Home Care Requisition Number 148282
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare
Full Time. Roanoke Region Home Care. Sign on Bonus Eligible. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment.
Performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed physical therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care.
Provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of physical therapy and during the course of treatment, takes into consideration the patient’s chronological and developmental ages.
- Provides patient care based upon therapist evaluation and plan of care and takes into consideration the patient’s age and level of development when implementing treatment programs and assisting with changes in treatment goals.
- Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and / or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, mangers and other members of the health care team.
- Documents in the patient’s medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department / hospital policies and procedures.
- Supervises and collaborates with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
- Participates in other patient care and department / professional activities as requested / assigned including but not limited to presenting / attending inservices, performance improvement, program development / evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.
What We Require
Education Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Experience Experience in site specific level of care preferred but none required.
Licensure / Certification Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Other Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. CPR certified within six months of employment.
About Carilion
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships.
A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good.
Make your tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number 148282
Employment Status Full time
Location Carilion Clinic Home Care
Shift Day
Shift Details M-f with weekend rotation