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Job description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Job Profile 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. C. 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
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1521 Home Health - Midlands
Department
Home Nursing
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
Who can apply
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