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Physical Therapy Assistant, Weekend Team, Full-Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Wound Care, Debridement, Assistive Devices, Exercise Programs, Bed Mobility, Transfers, Team Meetings, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Documentation, Continuing Education, Clinical Instruction, Quality Improvement

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 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

The Physical Therapy 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 maintain accurate reports and participate in team meetings and discharge planning.