Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Physical Therapist Assistant - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Department: Acute Care Therapy Services

Please Note: Acute care experience is required; any new grads must have clinical experience in acute care.

I. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of the Physical Therapist, therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

II. Employment Qualifications

The incumbent shall be a graduate of an APTA approved Associate’s degree program or shall have completed equivalent training, and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice.

Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.

Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required

Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation

III. Essential Job Functions

Clinical Area -

Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Monitor patient response to treatment.

Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.

Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.

Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.

IV. Other Job Functions

Performance Improvement Area

Participate in department performance improvement activities.

Collect performance improvement data.

Participate in survey preparation activities.

Participate in department safety activities.

Contribute to the delivery of cost effective care.

Professional/Leadership Area

Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to include mentoring students and volunteers.

Communicate and demonstrate a professional image and attitude to patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.

Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations and Bon Secours Virginia Health System.

Contribute to marketing activities as appropriate.

Maintain licenses, certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations as required

Team Area

Participate in team business meetings.

Assist the Physical Therapist in providing team members with education on physical therapy knowledge and skill areas.

Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of the department’s clinical and administrative functions.

Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when workload requires and as requested by supervisor.

Collaborative participation with the interdisciplinary team.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]