About this opportunity
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance lists this Physical Therapy Assistant - Columbia opportunity in columbia, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life. Ninety plus years later we are advancing the practice of orthopaedic surgery throughout the state.
There are a number of reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:
Stability - TOA has been in Middle Tennessee since 1926 and has expanded to over 20+ locations across the state!
Impact - TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and helping patients live their best life.
Work Environment - The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.
Total Rewards - TOA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.
An important part of TOA's comprehensive services is our Physicial Therapy program, and an essential element of the program success is our Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) role. Being a PTA at TOA allows for a direct working relationship with a large group of physicians with differing specializations treating diverse patient populations of varying ages, medical conditions, and functional levels. The PTA maintains TOA's high standard of patient satisfaction, exhibits our focus on teamwork and collaboration, and meets the goal of providing excellent care to the patient and families we serve Perform quality daily treatment for patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions
Make assessments and observations of the patients’ abilities and tolerance to treatment, to assist the supervising physical therapist with developing treatment plans
Conduct frequent updates with physical therapists, physicians, and patients - communicating information regarding treatment, assessment, and progression of treatment of patients
Assist physical therapist in accommodating patient needs for scheduling and treatment.
Provide timely, thorough documentation, progress notes, and functional reports required by insurance providers.
Complete charging for services and supplies accurately, and indicated through matching documentation of services.
Adhere to Federal and State regulatory laws and rules, and adhere to all service guidelines and accepted practices. - ensuring we are providing optimal care
Requirements A graduate of an accredited program in the therapy discipline. Must possess or be eligible for State of Tennessee licensure in that disciple. and possess a current certification in CPR.
Caring, compassionate, independent, and determined
Strong communicators, with strong verbal and oral skills when interacting with patients, physicians, and supervising physical therapists
Efficient and effective time management to balance patient care and documentation needs
Able to adapt to varying treatment plans and techniques from different supervising physical therapists
Experienced with the assessment and progression of treatment when assisting supervising physical therapists in the development of treatment plans.
Well versed in a variety of orthopaedic conditions, surgical procedures, and appropriate protocol/treatment progression
Experienced with varying techniques of therapeutic interventions, modalities, and manual therapies to treat patients with a variety of conditions.
TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers
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Worksite address
columbia, TN, 38402, US
Who can apply
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