Physical Therapy Assistant - Southside Medical Center

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic in Medical Office Building 2 near Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

PRN (as needed; between 7AM - 5:30PM, Monday - Friday)

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record.  Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care. 

Essential Functions:

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment. 
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. 
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. 
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.  
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. 
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist. 
  
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

None

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required) 
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) 
  
  
  

Experience:

None

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients  
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.  
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.   
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.   
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.     
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills. 
  
  
  

Training:

None

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com