Physical Therapist Assistant [Blount], Physical Therapy - Maryville, Full T at Prisma Health

Maryville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Competency, Patient Education, Documentation, Communication, Team Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Equipment Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Mentorship, Program Development, Productivity Standards, Goal Setting, Compassionate Care, Data Conversion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides physical therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Implements treatment plan Follows plan of care established by supervising physical therapist Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progression Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information Actively participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as needed Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members Complies with department policies and procedures Consistently demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health. Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates Participates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful Meets the team/department productivity standards Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity. Achieves annual goals Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE accredited school Experience - No experience required In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses BLS Licensed by SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required for team members working in South Carolina. If employed at the Center for Integrative Oncology & Survivorship, a Lymphedema certification is required TN PTA required for team members working in Tennessee. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age Effective at data conversion Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80077370 Physical Therapy - Maryville Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, implementing treatment plans and assessing patient responses. They are responsible for documentation, communication with clinical staff, and participating in patient education and discharge planning.