Physical Therapy Assistant - Atrium Health Neurosurgery and Spine - Outpatient - Rock Hill - FT
About The Position
This is a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant position in an outpatient rehabilitation setting at Atrium Health Neurosurgery and Spine in Rock Hill. The role involves assessing and documenting patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, acting as a patient advocate, and performing clinical assessments and patient care activities. The PTA will evaluate the effectiveness of therapy interventions, identify patient/family strengths and needs, and communicate patient information while documenting care. The position requires demonstrating exercises and activities to patients/caregivers and may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids, necessitating the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Requirements
- Associates Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) required.
- Applicable state PTA license required.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
- Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
- Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
- Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
- Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
- Demonstrates any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
