Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using educational skills and knowledge. The role documents treatment and patient progress toward goals in the electronic health record, implements established treatment programs, and provides patient and family education. Care may include outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations, as part of the full continuum of professional care.

The position serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics, and works with Physical Therapists and other health team members to coordinate and adjust treatment programs. The role may involve periods of high stress, travel to off-site locations, exposure to infectious materials and other listed workplace hazards, and the physical demands associated with patient care.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH; it is preferred upon hire.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrate analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Work effectively with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, organization, time management, written and verbal communication, and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Maintain quality, safety, infection-prevention, and confidentiality standards; work independently and communicate effectively with people from varied cultural and educational backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress.
• Maintain the required productivity level without compromising quality.
• Precept and help direct and evaluate assistant clinical experiences or internships for students from participating educational institutions.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording.
• Observe and report patient responses and progress orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed