Inpat Physical Therapy Asst

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

FSAs

403(b) plan

Life insurance

Supplemental life

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC, is seeking a full-time Inpatient Rehab Services physical therapy assistant for the day shift (8:00–4:30). You will assist the licensed physical therapist to restore function after trauma or disease using therapeutic exercises and modalities.

Under SC supervision, you will document patient progress, participate in discharge planning, and contribute to a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapist assistant program approved by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Licensed PTA in the State of South Carolina by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a physical therapist to administer direct physical therapy patient care as outlined in the treatment plan by the physical therapist.
• Demonstrates age specific competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
• Administers physical therapy treatments designed to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
• Monitors ongoing progress with tests and measurements.
• Documents patient treatment data and discharge summaries as directed by CMS and state practice act.
• Instructs patients and families in home program.
• Represents department in meetings and coordinates discharge planning.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (SC)

CPR Certification

Job description

Inpatient Rehab Services
Full Time
Day 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 Qualifications

• 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; CPR Certification.
• Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Works under the supervision of a physical therapist to administer 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors, or authorized personnel as required in an emergency, e.g. fire or disaster.
• Uses effective time management to complete patient care assignments and meet departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and acts in accordance with the state physical therapy practice act, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional activities for continued self‑development, and growth of technical knowledge and skills.
• Therapist will be able to meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Uses safe techniques and safe patient handling equipment as needed for protection of patients and self while performing duties.
• Demonstrates competence in safe delivery of care.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers. Demonstrates teamwork while performing duties, for example assists with the transportation of patients as needed. Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect, when working with patients, visitors and co‑workers. Conforms to the Service Expectation Policy.
• Reports to work on time and meets the hospital criteria for attendance and tardiness.

Benefits

• 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 Employer

It 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.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina