Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN - Military veterans preferred

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.**_Physical Therapy Assistant_****_Outpatient Clinic - 430 Clairmont Ct., Suite 120, Colonial Heights, VA 23831 (Clinic is located in the same building as the Southside College of Health Sciences)_****_PRN, Days/Afternoons (No weekends required)_****_Flat Rate_****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.**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.**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.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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 recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com