Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation Services - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their education, 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 involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and off-site locations, as part of the continuum of professional care.

The position provides age-appropriate interventions as directed by a Physical Therapist, monitors patient responses, maintains treatment records and productivity, and communicates observations and progress to the Physical Therapist. The assistant collaborates with the Physical Therapist and other health team members to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment. The role may also precept and evaluate students’ clinical experiences and follows departmental policies, including those for safety and infection control.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and understand lifespan growth and development, including the ability to assess patient information and identify care needs.
• Demonstrate age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families, and work well with people across patient, public, and healthcare-professional groups.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Have effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Be able to maintain quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
• Be able to work independently and maintain confidentiality of work-related and sensitive information.
• Be able to communicate effectively with people of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Be able to maneuver the weight of patients.
• Meet the physical and work-condition requirements described for the role, including use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire; it is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitor responses to treatment.
• Maintain accurate, concise records of treatment provided and patient progress.
• Maintain the required level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precept and help evaluate assistant clinical experiences or internships for students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment and progress orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Provide patient and family education and document treatment and progress in the electronic health record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed