Phys Therapy Asst We Prn

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant Weekends

PRN/OCC Variable Hours and Shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center Covenant Healths flagship facility in West Knoxville combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973 Parkwest has grown into the regions largest hospital in the area offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab comprehensive breast health emergency and critical ranked among Tennessees top 10 hospitals by & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital as well as an A safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health the regions largest employer ParkwestMedicalCentermarriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate community-centered care earning accolades for cardiology stroke surgical excellence and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

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.

• 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.
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.
  • Physician office visits
  • Community lectures/volunteer
  • Case Manager visits/marketing
  • Provide or attend in-services
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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.