PHYS THERAPY ASST
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Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a PHYS THERAPY ASST. The Physical Therapy Assistant at LeConte Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, provides treatment programs for physical therapy patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This role involves monitoring patient progress, modifying treatment plans as per the physical therapist, and adhering to American Physical Therapy Association policies. The assistant also documents patient progress, provides input for patient care and discharge planning, and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs.
Key focus areas include Administer treatment programs, including specialized treatment, Adhere to the "Definition and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant" policy, and Monitor patient progress and make recommendations to the physical therapist.
Successful candidates bring Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant License. Preferred (not required): Clinical Practice, Administer Treatment Programs, Monitor Patient Progress, and Document Patient Progress.
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Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant , Therapy Center
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
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
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Clinical practice – Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatment
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Adheres to the "Definition and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant" as stated in the current American Physical Therapy Association policy.
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Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations to the physical therapist in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.
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Documents patient progress in medical records for assigned patients.
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Provides input for patient care and discharge planning with other health professionals.
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Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios
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Involves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.
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Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
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Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff
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Assists with training, orientation and supervision of support staff.
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Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned PTA students.
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Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.
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Meets established target for:
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Quality/outcome measures
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Service/patient satisfaction measures
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Financial/productivity measures
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Growth/patients-per-day measures
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Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to:
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Supervision of support staff
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Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA)
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Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.
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Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.
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Physician office visits
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Community lectures/volunteer
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Case Manager visits/marketing
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Provide or attend in-services
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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.
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Perform 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:
None
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license.
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Job Title PHYS THERAPY ASST
ID 4610674
Facility LeConte Medical Center
Department Name Therapy Center PT 1
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