Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient) - In Motion Physical Therapy - Harbour View

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions, document patient progress, and provide education to patients and families. This entry-level full-time role requires licensing as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Virginia and ideally comes with a Basic Life Support certification. The position involves ensuring patient care across various settings, promoting quality service within the health care continuum.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment progress and patient responses.
• Precept students from participating colleges.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient) - In Motion Physical Therapy - Harbour View

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In this role, you will provide skilled therapeutic interventions to patients, document treatment progress, implement established treatment programs and provide patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations and 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.

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.

Status

Entry level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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