The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and collaborates with team members to implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include administering treatments, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate degree from an APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program and two years of PTA experience. A valid SC PTA license, driver's license, and CPR certification are also required.
Job Summary Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care.
Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed.
Added responsibilities for program and staff development is required.
Advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills is required.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning: Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensed physical therapist and progresses patients as indicated Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources Participates in patient and family education process.
Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resources Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition Complies with departmental policies for documentation.
Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goals Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology.
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Obtains re-evaluations as required by S.
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Physical Therapy Practice Act Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program Experience - Two (2) years PTA experience In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC PTA A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA Work Shift Location Oconee Medical Campus Facility 1021 Home Health - Upstate Department 10219035 Administrative and General Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
