Physical Therapist Assistant FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

55d

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed. Added responsibilities for program and staff development is required. Advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning: Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensed physical therapist and progresses patients as indicated Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources Participates in patient and family education process. Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resources Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition Complies with departmental policies for documentation. Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goals Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology. Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
Two (2) years PTA experience
SC PTA
A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensed physical therapist and progresses patients as indicated
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self
Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resources
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner
Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goals
Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology.
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act
Performs other duties as assigned.