Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time West Knoxville
STAR Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Description
Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Qualifications
Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Current state licensure
CPR certification
Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
Professional Development
Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
Journal Clubs
Clinical Director Training
Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
Work Life Balance
Flexible Scheduling
Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
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Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
Must have certification and licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Qualifications
Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Current state licensure
CPR certification
Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
Professional Development
Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
Journal Clubs
Clinical Director Training
Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
Work Life Balance
Flexible Scheduling
Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
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