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Physical Therapy AssistantInspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.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 are required.AccountabilitiesImplements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning: 50%Administers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed physical therapist and progresses patients as indicatedDemonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapyInteracts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality careDemonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and selfAssesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicatedProvides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resourcesActively participates in patient and family education process. 15%Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resourcesProvides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomesTeaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/conditionComplies with departmental policies for documentation. 15%Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit componentsDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely mannerFollows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goalsDaily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology.Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology is utilizedObtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice ActEducationAssociate's Degree- APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant ProgramExperience2 years- PTA experienceLicensureSC PTASC Driver's license (Required within 90 days of hire)Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationHome Health Roper MTFacilityHome Health - UpstateDepartmentHome NursingShare 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.
Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29301, US
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