Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient

Davita Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for their outpatient clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. The role involves patient evaluations, coordinating care, and collaborating with a team to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should be licensed and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a mission-driven health system dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• CPR certified within six months of employment.
• Experience in site specific level of care preferred but none 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.
• Supervises and collaborates with support staff and volunteers.
• Participates in patient care and department activities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Outpatient coverage patient base. 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: 152910
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Outpatient Therapy - Franklin Rd (Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences)
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F 8:30a-5p
Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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