Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Health System; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a PRN position at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. The role involves providing skilled therapy to patients, maintaining records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Prior acute care experience is preferred, and candidates must be licensed as Physical Therapist Assistants.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care preferred.
• Required to be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must achieve BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Documents patient treatment and progress in electronic health records.
• Maintains accurate records of treatment provided.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Collaboration with health teams

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

PRN (as needed) Two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday and/or Sunday; 7AM - 3PM), flat rate

Please note: Prior acute care experience highly preferred

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

• Collaborates with Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

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)

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Physical Therapy - Southside RMC - Petersburg

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About the company

Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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