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Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, 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's degree in physical therapy assistant 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 the unit/ department and maintained going forward Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit) Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLs and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and /or Educator). 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

Provides patient care treatments following the written treatment plan of the Physical Therapist. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program and maintains accurate written reports.