Lexington Medical Center·Lexington County, South Carolina
Assist physical therapists in administering treatments to restore function and prevent disability using exercises and modalities. Monitor patient progress, document treatment data, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
Inpatient Rehab Services Full TimeDay Shift 8-430 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.
It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.
Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S.
News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.
Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.Job Summary Assist the physical therapist by administering physical therapy services designed to restore function and prevent disability following trauma or disease through the use of various physical therapy measurements, exercises and modalities.
Minimum Education: Graduate of a physical therapist assistant program approved by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Minimum Years of Experience: None. Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed physical therapist assistant in the State of South Carolina by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners;
None. Essential Functions
Works under the supervision of a physical therapist to administers direct physical therapy patient care as outlined in the treatment plan by the physical therapist using specific competencies.
Demonstrates age specific competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Child (1 year through 12 years) Adolescent (13 years through 17 years) Adult (18 years to 65 years) Geriatric (over 65 years).
Administers physical therapy treatments designed to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as, but not limited to, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities.
Monitors ongoing progress by administering physical therapy tests and measurements, such as muscle testing, functional ability, and range of motion.
Documents/records appropriate patient treatment data, such as patient progress notes, and discharge summaries as directed by CMS and the physical therapy state practice act.
Instructs patients and their families in home program.
Represents department and communicates with the interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and coordination of medical services during hospital stay.
Represents department in meetings, such as attending patient care conferences and providing in-services for other hospital departments such as nursing, housekeeping, etc.
Assist in providing clinical supervision of rehab techs and students in their duties.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Must be a graduate of an approved physical therapist assistant program and hold a valid license in the State of South Carolina. CPR certification is required, while no minimum years of experience are specified.
Market context
In South Carolina, allied-health roles such as physical therapy are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, CAPTE-accredited training, and, in home health, related experience or a mentoring path for less experienced candidates. Benefits like sign-on bonuses, paid time off, medical plans, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) match can make similar openings stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-health experience before applying.
