Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Patient Care Leader

Bon Secours; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,947 - 57,266; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Chesapeake Square location to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress. The TA will work with patients across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric and off-site settings as part of the care continuum.

Responsibilities include recording treatment, monitoring progress, maintaining productivity, and assisting with student clinical experiences.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

General computer skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work with all levels

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - state license

Job description

Bon Secours is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Chesapeake Square location to provide skilled therapeutic interventions and document patient progress. The TA will work with patients across outpatient, inpatient, pediatric and off-site settings as part of the care continuum.

Responsibilities include recording treatment, monitoring progress, maintaining productivity, and assisting with student clinical experiences.