Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant FT, Day
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Job overview
Prisma Health is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant FT, Day. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, collaborating with team members to implement individualized patient care plans. This role involves patient/family education, documentation of treatments and charges, and contributing to program and staff development. Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills are required.
Key focus areas include Implement and manage a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, Participate in patient discharge planning, and Administer patient treatments within the plan of care.
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program, Two Years PTA Experience, and SC PTA. Important skills include Physical Therapy Treatment, Patient/Family Education, Documentation, Program Development, Staff Development, and Clinical Skills.
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Full 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
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
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Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan and participates in patient discharge planning:
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Administers patient treatments within the plan of care (POC) outlined by a licensed physical therapist and progresses patients as indicated
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Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
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Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
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Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self
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Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
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Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
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Participates in patient and family education process.
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Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resources
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Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
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Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
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Complies with departmental policies for documentation.
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Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
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Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner
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Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents the patient's progress toward goals
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Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology.
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Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
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Obtains re-evaluations as required by S. C. Physical Therapy Practice Act
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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
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Education - Associate degree in APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
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Experience - Two (2) years PTA experience
In Lieu Of
- NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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SC PTA
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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.
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CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1521 Home Health - Midlands
Department
15217400 Home Nursing
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