Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN – Erlanger

Location:

Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN

A licensed physical therapist assistant employed by Erlanger Health System, responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.

• Required:
  
  Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Required:
  
  Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Tennessee.
• Required:
  
  BLS certification completed prior to starting duties.
• Required:
  
  Completion of 8 hours of education specific to Total Ankle, Hip and Knee Replacement (if assigned to that unit).
• Required:
  
  Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills.

• License/Certification/Registration:
  Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.

• 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.

• Employment Type:
  
  Part-time, PRN.
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  Temporary.
• Seniority Level: Entry level.
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.