IRISE Spine and Joint is Hiring a LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Near Memphis, TN

Why join our iRISE team?

iRISE Spine & Joint is a place where our 'Culture of Caring' values support our compassionate and committed staff to exercise and develop their passion for providing excellent health care services. Our vision is to be the preferred comprehensive treatment provider for the injured across the U.S. Why should you join our winning team of employees across the states of Tennessee and Florida? Because, we provide:

• A team that invests the time and resources to foster your growth as a health care professional.
• An environment that encourages health care research for more efficient patient care.
• The opportunity for you to work with the latest technology and treatments.
• The advantage of being a part of a nation-wide family of professionals with shared interests who work together to reach a common goal of better health for people in Tennessee.

At iRISE, we are passionate about healthcare and compassionate about helping people restore their quality of life. If you share the same drive to help people find relief from chronic pain, push the limits of healthcare technology and create a patient-centric environment where our patients can thrive, then we want you to join our team. 

As a multi-modality spine and joint practice, we use advanced technology to help our patients feel better and get back to the physical activities most important to them. Our goal is not just to heal our patients, but to empower each patient with the resources they need to maintain their quality of life even after treatment. We’re here to change the game by creating a space where our patients feel fully empowered and in control of their healthcare experience, and where they have the guidance of the best spine and joint specialists to help them on their road to recovery. 

iRISE employs over 20 providers within 13 clinics to work together to deliver the most advanced integrated care in Tennessee and Florida. If you are chosen to join our team, you can enjoy the following benefits of being an iRISE team member:

• Competitive salary
• 401K
• Cutting-edge training
• A company culture that encourages and empowers employees to continually grow

Do you think you have what it takes to join the iRISE team? Check out our current opportunity for a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in our Memphis North location.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Full time position in a multi-disciplinary personal injury facility to support the development, implementation, and coordination of physical therapy care. Under oversight by the Physical Therapist, to assist in the treatment and prevention of health problems associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems. Requires a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. 

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant has experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care and would create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. They would be a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Carries out approved services for client as directed by the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
• Records delivery of approved services and submits documentation per established format and timelines.
• Participates in client’s care conferences as requested by Physical Therapist.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment used in therapy sessions.
• Communicates with Physical Therapist and other interdisciplinary team members regarding client’s progress, problems and plans.
• Records daily service charges according to company procedures and timelines.
• Instructs families and direct support professionals in staff instruction protocols as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Physical Therapy.
• Perform ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Follow the Plan of Treatment developed by the Physical Therapist for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Follow the integrative Plan of Treatment for patients on a consistent schedule 
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and company documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while communicating goals to the Physical Therapist to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Report patient progress to Physical Therapist, patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, company staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Assist other company staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
• Interviews, observes, examines patients, and assist with the interpretation of x-rays.
• Maintains accurate case histories of patients.
• Advises patients about recommended courses of treatment.
• Obtains and keeps record of patients' medical histories.
• Arranges for diagnostic x-rays to be taken.
• Counsels patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, and other matters.
• Consults with and refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
• Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. The team includes nurses, chiropractors, massage therapists, radiology/MRI techs, and educators.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 
   

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate’s degree.
• Current and valid state PTA license or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR/BLS certification, preferred
• Ability to work flexible day/evening hours and occasional weekends. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 Completion of a PT Assistant program from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
 Current/active Licensure in the state of practice 
 
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED) preferred.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
 None.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provides leadership and guidance to other team members within the location, on both clinical and administrative areas of responsibility.
 
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
 Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor. 
 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
 
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to sit; and 
 
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.