Physical Therapy Assistant - In Motion Physical Therapy, Clearfield Ave.

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off & leave

Tuition assistance & professional dev.

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled interventions across outpatient settings, documenting progress and educating patients and families. The role may involve pediatrics, inpatients, and off-site locations as part of the care continuum.

You will work under the Physical Therapist, maintain accurate records, and support precepting of students while upholding safety and departmental policies on productivity and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates application of age-specific standards and guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records of treatment and progress.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed.
• Document treatment and patient progress in the EHR.
• Maintain productivity without compromising quality of care.
• Precept in the direction and evaluation of students.
• Maintain departmental policies and safety procedures.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to the PT.

Skills

Age-appropriate therapy

Data entry & records management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

None

Job description

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Physical Therapy Assistant - In Motion Physical Therapy, Clearfield Avenue

large outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic attached to large orthopedic physician group

Address: 501 Discovery Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Job Summary

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. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential 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.

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.

Education

• None

Required Licensing & Certifications

• 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)

Experience

• None

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training

• None

Range

Minimum $26.82

Maximum $41.57

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours 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]