Phys Therapy Asst We Prn

Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapy

PRN/OCC Variable Hours & Shifts

Must work 2 Saturdays a month in SNF and occasionally acute care setting.

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. For more information visit m.

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.

Recruiter:Alexa Robbins

• Clinical practice 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.
  • Monitors patient progress and 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.
  • Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios
  • Involves patient and family in treatment education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patients 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 support staff and other health system staff
  • Assists with training orientation and supervision of support staff.
  • Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned PTA students.
• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional departmental organizational and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.