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

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant for their Acute Care unit in Petersburg, VA. The role involves providing therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling, catering to the demands of patient care while ensuring comprehensive support and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Requires current state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior acute care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed.
• Maintains accurate records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapist to discuss patient information.

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Documenting Patient Treatment

Patient Education

Collaboration with Health Team

Monitoring Patient Responses

Education

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS Basic Life Support

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

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
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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