PTA

West Tennessee Healthcare; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Brownsville, Tennessee, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality PT services under supervision. You will assess, intervene, educate, plan and implement treatment, and participate in discharge planning with proper documentation.

The position requires an Associate degree from an accredited PTA program and a Tennessee license to practice, with routine supervision by the therapist of record. 8am–4pm day shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• License to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.
• Under supervision of the therapist of record with routine supervision.
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
• Equal opportunity employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and adjust the daily schedule to optimally use time, space and equipment.
• Apply treatment techniques based on latest standards to meet the plan of treatment.
• Use tests and measurements appropriate to patient age and problems.
• Develop measurable goals and a supported treatment plan.
• Participate in training of team members and provide education as requested.
• Document patient records accurately, concisely and in a timely manner.
• Complete departmental and corporate forms accurately and promptly.
• Discharge planning and communication with care team.

Education

Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Category:Rehab/TherapyCity:BrownsvilleState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Provides quality physical therapy services to most diagnoses, including assessment, intervention and education, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication. Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. License to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee. May be exposed to human waste and body fluids, and infectious diseases. Under the direction and supervision of the patient’s therapist of record, the assistant provides competent and age-specific services, selected assessment, program implementation, discharge planning, and related documentation and communication. Requires routine supervision with the therapist of record within easy communication.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Plan, organize and adjust the daily schedule to optimally use available time, space and equipment in order to provide the best possible treatment.Utilize the appropriate treatment techniques, based on the latest information available and standards of practice, for selected diagnosis to create and meet the plan of treatment.Use appropriate tests and measurements for the patient’s age and problems that lead to an accurate understanding of the problems.Develop objective and measurable goals that are supported by the evaluation.Develop a treatment plan that is supported by the goals.Participates in the training of other team members when appropriate, and provides educational opportunities to others at the request of the supervisor or program manager.Document patients’ records accurately, concisely, legibly and in a timely manner to illustrate both progress and/or lack of progress per department standards.Completes departmental and corporate forms accurately and in a timely manner.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:Associate degree from accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:License to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.EXPERIENCE:N/ANONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.