Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
About The Position
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for its health and rehab center on James Island, South Carolina. The community is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The Physical Therapist Assistant implements the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist and Physician, providing professional, competent service and quality care. The role screens residents for functional declines, carries out and helps modify treatment programs in consultation with a Registered Physical Therapist, monitors and reports resident progress, and assists with reassessments, service continuation or discontinuation decisions, and discharge planning. The assistant also educates staff, families, and caregivers; completes required documentation; coordinates staff in-services to support safe and effective maintenance and restorative programs; attends required facility meetings; and takes continuing education relevant to the position.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Meet state and national board association certification and licensure requirements.
- Active South Carolina license.
- Active CPR certification.
- Familiarity with Rehab Optima, Ultipro, Healthcare Source, MedBridge, PlanSource, RightTrack, PCC, and other computer software programs.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism, assessment abilities, and clinical skills.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with residents, families, visitors, and Bishop Gadsden employees.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
Responsibilities
- Screen facility residents quarterly to identify functional declines and determine whether Physical Therapy intervention is indicated.
- Carry out the treatment program and identify needs for modifications according to the plan of care, in consultation with a Registered Physical Therapist.
- Monitor and report resident performance and progress.
- Assist the Registered Physical Therapist with patient reassessments and determining whether services should continue or be discontinued based on patient progress.
- Assist the Registered Physical Therapist with discharge planning.
- Educate staff, family members, and caregivers as indicated.
- Complete required documentation according to the Documentation Manual guidelines.
- Coordinate in-services for facility staff as needed to support safe and effective carryover of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and resident care.
- Attend facility-required meetings.
- Attend continuing education courses specific to the position.
Benefits
- Wellness programs and facilities
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Scholarship opportunities for education/student debt
- Company-paid CPR/AED classes
- Monthly employee appreciation celebrations
- Community Café and employee onsite dining options
- Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
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Education Level
Associate degree
