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Physical Therapist Assist- Full Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Exercise Programs, Bed Mobility, Transfers, Wound Care, Debridement, Assistive Devices, Team Meetings, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Written Reports, Professional Ethics, Continuing Education, Community Education, Clinical Instruction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Job Summary: A licensed physical therapist assistant employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient. Education: Required: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Preferred: Experience: Required: Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills. Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: Provides patient care treatments following the written treatment plan of the Physical Therapist. Teaches appropriate exercise programs, bed mobility, transfers. Provides appropriate wound care and debridement. Issues appropriate assistive devices when necessary. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient?s treatment program. Maintains accurate written reports. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Director.

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Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient care treatments according to the Physical Therapist's treatment plan and educates patients and their families about the treatment program. They also participate in team meetings, discharge planning, and maintain accurate written reports.