Job detail

Physical Therapy Assistant

Chesterfield County Health Center

#Rehabilitation #HIPAA #State Licensure #Clinical Documentation #Patient-Centered Care #Physical Therapy Assistant #Continuing Care Facility #RPT Certification

Quick overview

Responsible for assessing referred patients and administering treatment programs with specific goals under physician direction. Duties include documenting patient progress, educating families, and collaborating with other disciplines for patient-centered care.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and successful completion of the National Certification Examination for RPT. Candidates must hold or be eligible for current state licensure.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentHIPAA CompliancePatient CarePatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationRehabilitation Services

Job description

Description Join a team that reminds you why you became a Physical Therapy Assistant! At Lucy Corr, exceptional caring is not just what we do – it’s at the core of who we are.

Lucy Corr is looking for licensed Physical Therapy Assistants for part-time and PRN weekend work.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services. Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation. Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients Document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method. Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification, and discharge documentation. Collaborates with all disciplines to provide the best patient-centered treatment and care. Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Therapy Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Resident’s Rights.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Successful completion of National Certification Examination for RPT. Current state licensure or license eligible. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment for every employee, resident, and guest. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are present in every operational aspect of our loving not-for-profit continuing care facility and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lucy Corr is a Drug-free/Smoke-free Workplace.