Physical Therapy Assistant

UHS•Aiken, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab at Aiken Regional Medical Centers is consistently among the top performers in the CSRA, UHS facilities, and the country. Through strong interdisciplinary communication and cooperation, the Physical Therapist will assist in progression of mobility-related tasks to facilitate a comprehensive return to function for a variety of patients. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Position Description: To provide Physical Therapy services to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist in the adult outpatient setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited PTA program (Associate's Degree).
Prefer 1 year experience in acute care setting; but not required.
Current SC license and BLS.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Clinical competence.
Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

Responsibilities

Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, procedures, and supervisory guidelines.
Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
Meets documentation standards with patient charts.
Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Timely and cost effective delivery of services.
Displays excellent customer services skills.
Update supervising therapist on patient status.
Ensures that patients treatments follow supervisory regulations.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Assist other departments during staffing shortages.