Position Summary :

Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implements treatments; monitors patient progress; modifies or progresses treatment plans as per goals set by the therapist as defined by State Practice Act.

Responsibilities

Clinical practice Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatmentAdheres to the "Definition and Utilization of the Physical Therapist Assistant" as stated in the current American Physical Therapy Association policy.

Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations to the physical therapist in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.

Documents patient progress in medical records for assigned patients.Provides input for patient care and discharge planning with other health professionals.

Meets established targets for passive / active treatment ratiosInvolves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting.

Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.

Serves as a resource person for staff on an ongoing basisProvides 4 hours education / mentorship time per year. This includes : Peer counseling / MentorshipCommunity lectures / VolunteerIn-services / Case studiesParticipates in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based practice.

This includes : Evidence based practice protocolsClinical outcomes analysis and communication to teamParticipates in the development of new policiesQI / QA

Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes.

Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.

• Meets established target for : Quality / outcome measuresService / patient satisfaction measuresFinancial / productivity measuresGrowth / patients-per-day measure
• Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to : Participates in development and implementation of new and current programsParticipates in training, orientation and supervision of support staffParticipates in orientation of new licensed staffActs as Clinical Instructor for ate least one student per year as availableParticipates in peer evaluations for competency assessmentAssists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant HealthParticipates in professional organization / meetings (TPTA, APTA)Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month. Physician office visitsCommunity lectures / volunteerCase Manager visits / marketing
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and / or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience :

Two (2) years’ experience with at least one (1) year experience in the specialty area

Licensure Requirements :

Current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.

Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Last updated : 2024-04-27