Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Care

Carilion Clinic; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential patient care under the guidance of licensed therapists, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to each patient's needs. You will collaborate with a diverse healthcare team, document care effectively, and participate in various departmental activities. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and progressive environment. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is nurtured.

Benefits

Company equipment

Mileage reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on therapist evaluation and plan of care.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through communication.
• Documents in the patient's medical record and completes related forms.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Full Time. Franklin/Rocky Mount coverage area. Company equipment and mileage reimbursement. Sign on bonus Eligible**

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, mangers 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: 149440
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Home Care - Franklin
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F. Rotation of weekend coverage
Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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