Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Care

Carilion Clinic; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their innovative team. In this role, you will provide essential patient care under the guidance of licensed therapists, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to individual patient needs. You will collaborate with a diverse healthcare team, contributing to an environment that values communication and teamwork. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Company equipment

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Virginia and CPR certified within six months of employment.
• Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on therapist evaluation and plan of care.
• Coordinates patient care through communication with the healthcare team.
• Documents in the patient’s medical record and supervises support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Home care patient base. 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, managers 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:

This is Carilion Clinic, 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: 151130
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Home Care - New River Valley
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F. Occasional Weekend Rotation
Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.