PTA (Prog Coordinator)
US Department of Veterans Affairs, Asheville, NC, United States
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (Program Coordinator)
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (Program Coordinator) include but are not limited to the following:
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Coordinator works under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services that promote Whole Health, the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction(s).
The incumbent will provide cross coverage of clinical and administrative function and other duties as assigned per direction of Supervisor.
The incumbent is the PTA Program Coordinator managing all aspects of Performance/Quality Improvement, High Reliability efforts, and Innovations Champion within Whole Health Service.
The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of Whole Health System of care for patients receiving care.
The incumbent independently runs programs in assigned specialty area and serves as consultant for other PTAs, clinicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals within assigned specialty area.
The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant works in a variety of clinical settings throughout this teaching facility.
Although diagnoses vary from clinic to clinic, the Assistant is expected to carry out a full range of prescribed treatment with a substantial degree of independence.
The incumbent is experienced with expertise in a variety of areas and is well founded in anatomy, physiology and the theoretical principles of physical therapy.
The incumbent performs established tests and measurement procedures at the direction of the PT and reports findings for use by the staff therapist in designing treatment plans considering limiting factors, such as: age, mental status, energy expenditure, range of motion and cognitive skills.
The incumbent documents progress toward goal attainment according to approved formats and communicates directly with other providers in assigned program specialty area, nursing staff, physicians, and family members.
Responsible for the delivery of Whole Health Coaching and skill development of the local Medical Center's Whole Health System of Care including provision of care through coaching and promotion and education regarding Whole Health Coaching to Veterans and staff.
The incumbent provides care to Veterans seeking self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values
Provides interventions that promote health and wellness and enhance well-being, improve health-related outcomes, reduce likelihood of inpatient admission, and improve quality of life. In the course of their work, Health Coaches display unconditional positive regard for their Veterans and a belief in their capacity for change, and honor that each client is an expert on his or her life while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.
Collaborates with Veterans and Veterans' primary care and specialty care treatment providers to develop goals designed to improve health outcomes, reduce risk from chronic illness, and lessen the likelihood of admission to ED, inpatient care, or long-term care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
M-F 0730 - 4:00pm
Telework:
This position is eligible for Ad-Hoc Telework only
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
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Physical Therapy Assistant (Program Coordinator)
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (Program Coordinator) include but are not limited to the following:
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Coordinator works under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services that promote Whole Health, the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction(s).
The incumbent will provide cross coverage of clinical and administrative function and other duties as assigned per direction of Supervisor.
The incumbent is the PTA Program Coordinator managing all aspects of Performance/Quality Improvement, High Reliability efforts, and Innovations Champion within Whole Health Service.
The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of Whole Health System of care for patients receiving care.
The incumbent independently runs programs in assigned specialty area and serves as consultant for other PTAs, clinicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals within assigned specialty area.
The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant works in a variety of clinical settings throughout this teaching facility.
Although diagnoses vary from clinic to clinic, the Assistant is expected to carry out a full range of prescribed treatment with a substantial degree of independence.
The incumbent is experienced with expertise in a variety of areas and is well founded in anatomy, physiology and the theoretical principles of physical therapy.
The incumbent performs established tests and measurement procedures at the direction of the PT and reports findings for use by the staff therapist in designing treatment plans considering limiting factors, such as: age, mental status, energy expenditure, range of motion and cognitive skills.
The incumbent documents progress toward goal attainment according to approved formats and communicates directly with other providers in assigned program specialty area, nursing staff, physicians, and family members.
Responsible for the delivery of Whole Health Coaching and skill development of the local Medical Center's Whole Health System of Care including provision of care through coaching and promotion and education regarding Whole Health Coaching to Veterans and staff.
The incumbent provides care to Veterans seeking self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values
Provides interventions that promote health and wellness and enhance well-being, improve health-related outcomes, reduce likelihood of inpatient admission, and improve quality of life. In the course of their work, Health Coaches display unconditional positive regard for their Veterans and a belief in their capacity for change, and honor that each client is an expert on his or her life while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.
Collaborates with Veterans and Veterans' primary care and specialty care treatment providers to develop goals designed to improve health outcomes, reduce risk from chronic illness, and lessen the likelihood of admission to ED, inpatient care, or long-term care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
M-F 0730 - 4:00pm
Telework:
This position is eligible for Ad-Hoc Telework only
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
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